Falmouth Penwerris ( Cornish: ) is an

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and returns one member to sit on

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member and the leader of the Labour Party group on the council. The current division is distinct from those of the same name used from 2009 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2021, after boundary changes at the

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and 2021 local elections.

Councillors

2013-2021

2021-present

2021-present division

Extent

The current division represents the centre and north west of the town of Falmouth, including North Parade, Glasney Road, High Street, Killigrew Street, and Kimberley Park. Falmouth Primary Academy is also part of the division.

Election results

2021 election

2009-2021 division

Falmouth Penwerris electoral division map 2013

Extent

Falmouth Penwerris represented the north west of the town of Falmouth, including North Parade, Glasney Road, High Street and Falmouth Primary Academy. The division covered 81 hectares in total.

Election results

2017 election

2013 election

2009 election

Notes

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Falmouth Penwerris (electoral division) Electoral divisions of Cornwall Council Falmouth, Cornwall