
Tim Dwelly
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Has an upheld code of conduct complaint: Complainants alleged that Councillor Tim Dwelly breached the Council Code of Conduct by tweeting an unverified rumor that a 'Porn MP' was from Cornwall; the tweet was removed and an apology issued, and the assessment found a breach but concluded no further action was required.
Code of Conduct
A complainant alleged that Councillor T Dwelly breached the Code of Conduct by posting a meme on a social media feed that read “Grandad didn't vote for fascists, he shot them”, claiming it could be incitement to violence. After assessment, the officer found no breach of the Code and no further action was required.
Outcome: no breach
The complainant alleged that the council member failed to provide minutes, was dismissive and rude when questioned about allotment matters. and did not demonstrate proper procedural guidance. The council considered the allegations and rejected the complaint, finding no breach of the Code of Conduct.
Outcome: no breach
The complainant alleged that Cllr T Dwelly made a divisive comment on a social media post, calling a Labour MP a "Hamas apologist", which they claimed could incite racial and political hatred. The decision found the comment did not constitute a breach of the Code of Conduct and rejected the complaint.
Outcome: no breach
The complainant alleged that Councillor T Dwelly undermined democratic principles by making public comments about Reform UK and other parties, claiming a breach of the Code of Conduct. The decision found no breach and rejected the complaint.
Outcome: no breach
The complainant alleged that Cllr Tim Dwelly shouted at him, calling him a racist over a slogan on his van, claiming disrespect, unlawful discrimination and intimidation. The assessment found the member was acting in a private capacity, so the Code of Conduct did not apply and, even if it had, no breach was found.
Outcome: no breach
The complainant alleged that Councillor T Dwelly ignored a petition signed by over 10,000 local residents concerning the closure of the Waterside Meadery, but the council found that the conduct did not amount to a breach of the Code of Conduct and rejected the complaint.
Outcome: no breach
Complainants alleged that Councillor Tim Dwelly breached the Council Code of Conduct by tweeting an unverified rumor that a 'Porn MP' was from Cornwall; the tweet was removed and an apology issued, and the assessment found a breach but concluded no further action was required.
Outcome: upheld
Election History
Tim Dwelly retained his seat with 727 votes, a majority of 281 votes (16.6%) over the runner‑up Liberal Democrat, in an election with a 5.91% turnout. The seat would require an 8.3% swing to change hands, and the independent vote share has fallen 3.8 percentage points county‑wide from 17.2% to 13.4%, giving him a vulnerability score of 62/100 (competitive).
Cornwall Council Elections 2025 (2025)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Dwelly | Independent | 727 | 42.9% | ✓ |
| Simon John Reed | Liberal Democrat | 446 | 26.3% | |
| Adrian Cocks | Reform UK | 334 | 19.7% | |
| Joan Beveridge | Labour | 88 | 5.2% | |
| Duncan McKinnon Paul | Mebyon Kernow | 51 | 3.0% | |
| Jonathan Steer | Conservative | 47 | 2.8% |
Turnout: 5.9% (43 of 727 electors) · 446 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2021 (2021)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Dwelly | Independent | 786 | 41.5% | ✓ |
| Cornelius Olivier | Labour | 480 | 25.4% | |
| Megan McClary | Conservative | 259 | 13.7% | |
| Jonathan How | Green Party | 163 | 8.6% | |
| Zach Lawlor | Liberal Democrat | 159 | 8.4% | |
| Roger Driscoll | Independent | 45 | 2.4% |
Turnout: 5.3% (42 of 786 electors) · 480 spoilt votes
Cornwall Council Elections 2017 (2017)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Dwelly | Labour | 761 | 52.2% | ✓ |
| Richard Goedegebuur | Liberal Democrat | 315 | 21.6% | |
| Joseph Robertson Bennie | Conservative | 193 | 13.2% | |
| Jonathan Mark How | Green Party | 85 | 5.8% | |
| Paul William Nicholson | UK Independence Party | 58 | 4.0% | |
| Robert Lee Simmons | Mebyon Kernow | 47 | 3.2% |
Turnout: 6.8% (52 of 761 electors) · 315 spoilt votes
Attendance
| Committee | Held | Attended | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| Cornwall Council | 6 | 4 | 67% |
| Cornwall Growth Board | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Individual Decision Day | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Voting Record
No recorded votes.
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Allowances & Expenses
| Financial Year | Basic | SRA | Travel | Subsistence | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | £18,367.80 | £7,207.13 | £201.85 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £25,776.78 |
| 2023-24 | £17,496.00 | £0.00 | £145.90 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £17,641.90 |
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<iframe src="https://cornwallpoliticalwatch.com/embed/councillor/tim-dwelly" width="350" height="250" frameborder="0"></iframe>Meeting Activity
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 3 March 2026
3 Mar 2026
Individual Decision Day - 25 February 2026
25 Feb 2026
Cornwall Council - 24 February 2026
24 Feb 2026
Cabinet - 13 February 2026
13 Feb 2026
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board - 29 January 2026
29 Jan 2026
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 27 January 2026
27 Jan 2026
Cornwall Council - 20 January 2026
20 Jan 2026
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 13 January 2026
13 Jan 2026
Cabinet - 17 December 2025
17 Dec 2025
Cornwall Growth Board - 11 December 2025
11 Dec 2025
Cornwall Council - 25 November 2025
25 Nov 2025
Cabinet - 12 November 2025
12 Nov 2025
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 11 November 2025
11 Nov 2025
Individual Decision Day - 29 October 2025
29 Oct 2025
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Economic Prosperity Board - 16 October 2025
16 Oct 2025
Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 14 October 2025
14 Oct 2025
Cornwall Growth Board - 9 October 2025
9 Oct 2025
Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee - 7 October 2025
7 Oct 2025
Cabinet - 24 September 2025
24 Sept 2025
Cornwall Council - 16 September 2025
16 Sept 2025