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Independent · South Molton Ward ward · North Devon District Council
Attendance
80%
Meetings
20 of 25
Council Rank
23rd of 41
Council Average
77%
Comparison
vs. Council Average
+3%
vs. Independent Average (7 councillors)
-2%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Absent
Council average
Summary
- Name
- Matthew Bushell
- Party
- Independent
- Council
- North Devon District Council
- Attendance
- 80% (20 of 25 meetings)
- Rank
- 23rd of 41 councillors in North Devon District Council
- Committees
- Council
- Governance Committee
- Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee
- Official Profile
- View on council website
Election Results
3 elections on record
| Election | Date | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local - District and Parish, 04/05/2023 | 4th May, 2023 | 573 | 15% | Elected |
| Parish - District and Parish Elections, 02/05/2019 | 2nd May, 2019 | 783 | 8% | Elected |
| Local - District and Parish Elections, 02/05/2019 | 2nd May, 2019 | 657 | 15% | Elected |
Meeting History
Showing 13 meetings
| Date | Meeting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2026 | Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee | Absent |
| 29/01/2026 | Council | Present |
| 14/01/2026 | Council | Present |
| 13/01/2026 | Governance Committee | Present |
| 08/01/2026 | Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee | Present |
| 11/12/2025 | Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee | Present |
| 26/11/2025 | Council | Present |
| 19/11/2025 | Council | Present |
| 13/11/2025 | Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee | Present |
| 11/11/2025 | Governance Committee | Absent |
| 23/09/2025 | Council | Present |
| 21/09/2025 | Governance Committee | Present |
| 10/09/2025 | Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee | Present |
Data last updated: 23 February 2026