Councillor Damon Dennis
Launceston South
I am the former curator of Lawrence House Museum in Launceston. I’ve worked as an anthropologist in Morocco, a researcher at the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, and I currently advise museums across Devon and Cornwall for the Arts Council. I’m passionate about storytelling in all its forms—through exhibitions, shared meals, or conversations on the move. Marathon running is how I stay grounded and give back, raising funds for causes I care about. Cooking and walking are daily practices that connect me to places, history, and people.
Living in Cornwall for the past seven years has deepened my interest in local heritage and strengthened my belief in the power of culture to bring communities together.
Please contact me should you need my help.
Mobile: TBC Email: cllr.damon.dennis@cornwall.gov.uk
Councillor Faye Emery
Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow
I've lived near Bude for the past 12 years. I love living here, but I also recognise how much more this part of North Cornwall needs and deserves. I'm a parent of three children, all of whom have attended local schools, and I spent seven years as a school governor at a village primary school. With a background in education and a degree in history, I now run a small business alongside my husband.
In my free time, I love exploring the rugged North Cornwall countryside and coast with my dog and swimming in Bude’s Sea Pool.
Mobile: TBC Email: cllr.faye.emery@cornwall.gov.uk
Councillor Chris Batters
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
I am a Cornishman by birth and I came to Bodmin in the 1970's as a Police Officer. Since my arrival I have been heavily committed to Bodmin and Cornwall, working for many well-known organisations and groups holding responsible positions, and I have gained an excellent knowledge of what Cornwall and its rural areas are all about.
I was previously the Cornwall Councillor for the Lanivet, Blisland ward between 2013 and 2021 and many of you will remember me as having built a reputation for being a strong talking and hardworking Cornwall Councillor. During those 8 years I served as the Chair of Planning and the Chair of the Devon & Cornwall Police Crime Panel.
Mobile: TBC Email: cllr.chris.batters@cornwall.gov.uk
Councillor Nicky Chopak
Poundstock
I have been a Cornwall Councillor for 10 years and in between running my own business and bringing up 6 children, I have great privilege in making sure the rural division I represent can access good health provision, better transport links,improved access to affordable housing and the residents have a voice being heard in Truro.
I continue to be an active member of the Health & Adult Scrutiny Committee with constant pressures on A&E and the inability to get a GP appointment an ongoing frustration . Also being a member of the Police Crime Panel ensures the issues in North Cornwall are being heard.
Please contact me should you need my help.
Mobile: 07810 302061 Email: cllr.nicky.chopak@cornwall.gov.uk
Councillor David Garrigan
St Teath & Tintagel
For the past decade I’ve been proud to call Delabole my home, where I formerly served on the Delabole and St Teath Parish Council. My career has been a vibrant journey, becoming a professional diver working abroad. Upon returning to England, I worked in the motor trade and public sector, including transport provision, before dedicating the last 15 years to social care and the NHS at Treliske.
Beyond my professional endeavours, I find joy in exploring Cornwall’s stunning marine and coastal world, scuba diving, kayaking and snorkelling, while protecting our cherished coastal environment alongside local organisations. My wife and I share a passion for mountain biking, tackling single track trails and soaking up sunset rides along the Camel Trail. While my days of playing rugby are behind me, I still enthusiastically follow both codes of the game. I’m also an avid music fan with an eclectic taste, supporting small music venues through regular attendance at noisy gigs, festivals and our amazing carnivals! I'm partial to a classical concert too.
Mobile: TBC Email: cllr.david.garrigan@cornwall.gov.uk
Councillor Leigh Frost
Bodmin St Petroc
I was born and raised in Bodmin, living here my entire life. After leaving school I started work with my father at Celtic Produce, a local fresh vegetable supplier and farm shop, which we have grown into a successful business serving the local area.
I first got involved in politics in 2016 after becoming disillusioned with the direction our country was travelling in. I felt if I wanted to see positive change I had to be involved and no longer sit on the sidelines.
At Cornwall Council I am the Lib Dem spokesperson for the Economy and sit on the economic growth scrutiny committee which look at the economy, housing, and transport directorates.
I primarily campaign on supporting our local business and town centres due to my expertise in that field.
Mobile: 07595 534963 Email: cllr.leigh.frost@cornwall.gov.uk
Councillor Adrian Parsons
Altarnun & Stoke Climsland
Having lived, been educated and worked within the Division for most of my life, it was an absolute honour to be elected to represent the community of Altarnun and Stoke Climsland. We currently face a period of great change and political uncertainty, which is why now more than ever we need a strong voice at County Hall to ensure the challenges we face are understood and it’s vital we fight to maintain a level of service which all our residents deserve.
Having rural issues at heart I fully understand the problems that so many now face with finding a home in the area they have grown up in, which is why solutions to mitigate this are one of my priorities.
As well as this, education, transport and care in the rural community are all areas I’m committed to. Every person should have a fair opportunity in life no matter where they live, we don’t want to see anyone being forgotten or left behind within the Duchy.
Mobile: 07743 446289 Email: cllr.adrian.parsons@cornwall.gov.uk
Councillor Dan Rogerson
Bodmin St Mary's and St Leonard
Born and educated in Cornwall, I spent ten years representing North Cornwall at Westminster. I secured the A30 upgrade at Temple, the charge on single use carrier bags, the £50 SW Water rebate for customers and dealt with tens of thousands of pieces of casework.
Since then, I’ve brought up my three children, been a charity trustee, Chair of school governors and worked in consumer protection, education research and environmental planning.
Phone: TBC Email: cllr.dan.rogerson@cornwall.gov.uk
Councillor Rosie Moore
Wadebridge East & St Minver
I was born in Cornwall and have been proud to live and learn here throughout my life. After studying Analytical Chemistry at university, I began my career as an environmental scientist with AstraZeneca.
Wanting to give back to the community that shaped me, I retrained as a teacher and became a chemistry lecturer at Truro College. I am now Lead for Chemistry, teaching and supporting students in a subject I love. Many go on to study medicine and dentistry - it’s rewarding when they return to serve their communities, and my passion is to do more to support this pathway and grow local talent. My husband, Chris, runs a local plumbing business, and together we built our house in North Cornwall, where we’re raising our three rugby - mad boys. I feel lucky every day to live and work in such a special place, surrounded by natural beauty and a strong, supportive community.
Phone: TBC Email: cllr.rosie.moore@cornwall.gov.uk
Councillor Mark Burnett
Camelford & Boscastle
I'm a qualified Chartered Accountant and worked in Practice in the Bath and Bristol area where I became a partner in a top 10 firm. The draw of Cornwall never left and I moved back to the county with my family just over 11 years ago. I’m married with a son, who himself has had to move away for work, and live on the edge of Bodmin Moor with my wife and 2 dogs.
For the last 5 years I have been volunteering with a national charity locally in Bodmin giving advice to people on a wide range of issues. Seeing the problems that so many are facing is one of the main reasons that I decided to stand. I am a great fan of rugby having played into my mid thirties and then having coached. I’m found at Polson Bridge watching Launceston when they are at home.
Phone: TBC Email: cllr.mark.burnett@cornwall.gov.uk
Councillor James O'Keefe
Padstow
I was born and grew up in Padstow, educated at Padstow Primary School. For the last 15 years have, along with my wife Lisa, run a very successful B&B. I was elected onto Padstow Town Council in December 2019, in May 2022, I was elected as the Town Mayor which is a position I have held since. In my role as chairman of the council I have also played a key role within the Community Area Partnership being elected as chairman of the funding panel and being involved with putting forward projects throughout North Cornwall for grant funding with a high level of applications being successful and are now becoming great assets and benefitting high numbers of people within the local communities.
Phone: TBC Email: cllr.james.okeefe@cornwall.gov.uk
