Councillor Jim Gale maintained a strong overall attendance record of 90% (19/21 meetings) across his committee commitments, which include the Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Cornwall Council, both Sub-Area Planning Committees, and the Strategic Planning Committee. No conduct cases have been recorded, though his attendance at Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee meetings specifically fell below threshold at 50% (2/4). Gale holds one of Cornwall's most marginal seats, having won by a majority of just 90 votes (4.21%).
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Won with a majority of just 90 votes (4.21%), making this one of Cornwall's most marginal seats.
Attended 2 of 4 Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee meetings (50%), below the 60% threshold.
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- Jim Gale: low attendance
Red flag · 2 Aug 2026
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