Last Month Nub News put together an article so that voters had a chance to Lean more about their candidates for the Penryn Town Council By-ELection.

The Results are now in and both Green party candidates have taken the two available vacancies, Katie Orchel and Owen Davies.

Here Is how the voting went:

• DAVIES, Owen Huw Green Party 391: ELECTED
• MAINWARING-EVANS, Thomas James Labour Party: 269
• ORCHEL, Katharine Anne KNOWN AS KATIE ORCHEL Green Party: 443 ELECTED
• TAVERNOR, Clare Jennifer Labour Party: 312
• WRIGHT, Sue Housewife, Community Helper, Events Committee Member: 151

In total there were 5298 people eligible to vote, and only 853 ballot papers were Issued with a 16.1% turnout. Six of the ballot papers were rejected for being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty.

You can find more about your new candidates in the link above or carry on reading below, their quotes were given before the votes had taken place.

Owen Davies 

Own Davies

"Hi, I'm Owen, I was born near Helston but have had many friends and family based in Penryn throughout my life and have now lived here for over a year. I work at the university in a student support role through a charity-funded project and have also worked with a charity helping young people get into work. 

"I'm really excited about the chance to represent the people of Penryn; I would work hard and always listen to people. I know some people feel ignored, but I will make sure that all local people are heard. It would also be a great opportunity to support Tamsyn Widdon the Green Party Cornwall Councillor for Penryn."

Katie Orchel 

Katie Orchel

"Hi, I'm Dr. Katie Orchel a Lecturer at the Centre for Geography and Environmental Sciences on the University of Exeter's Penryn Campus. I have lived in Penryn on three occasions since moving to Cornwall in 2018 and have now made it my permanent home. 

"I love the history of Penryn and the vibrant community here and want to ensure all people feel represented both generations old 'Ryners and new folk who have chosen to make this their home. During the pandemic, I lived in St Austell where I became the mayor's consort for a year. Undertaking many local civic duties, inspired me to get involved in local politics."

You can find the full voting report here: Election Result – Penryn Ward 30 March 2023.