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Recent and upcoming elections
Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish Council (Lovacott Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Julian Bennett
Election Day - To be advised if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 17 September 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr Julian Bennett, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 07 October, 2025 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish Ward, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 09 December, 2025.
A form can be downloaded to request the election below:
Returning Officer
Lynton House
Commercial Road
Barnstaple
Devon
Tawstock Parish Council (Rural Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Pat Lines
Election Day - To be advised if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 11 September 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr Pat Lines, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 01 October, 2025 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish Ward, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 03 December, 2025.
A form can be downloaded to request the election below:
Returning Officer
Lynton House
Commercial Road
Barnstaple
Devon
Landkey Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Death of Cllr Andy Clayton
Election Day - To be advised if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 08 September 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr Andy Clayton, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 26 September, 2025 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 28 November, 2025.
A form can be downloaded to request the election below:
Returning Officer
Lynton House
Commercial Road
Barnstaple
Devon
Filleigh Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Rebecca Peat
Election Day - To be advised if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 03 September 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr Rebecca Peat, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 23 September, 2025 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 25 November, 2025.
A form can be downloaded to request the election below:
Returning Officer
Lynton House
Commercial Road
Barnstaple
Devon
Mortehoe Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Death of Cllr Donald Duffield
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 11 September 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Chulmleigh Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Shelly Sherman
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 11 September 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Chulmleigh Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Grant Sherman
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 11 September 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
North Devon District Council (Barnstaple with Westacott Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Katrina Stevenson
Election Day - Thursday 31 July 2025
Stage - Result declared 31 July 2025
Barnstaple Town Council (Fort Hill Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Katrina Stevenson
Election Day - Thursday 31 July 2025
Stage - Result declared 31 July 2025
Barnstaple Town Council (Longbridge Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Rhys Jones
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 19 August 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Town Council. Please contact them for further information.
North Molton Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Claire Barron
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 15 August 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Knowstone Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Andrew Parry
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 15 August 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Bishop's Tawton Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr David Down
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 14 August 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Fremington Parish Council (Bickington Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Charlotte Butler
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 13 August 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Lynton and Lynmouth Town Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Tim Hodson
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 28 July 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Town Council. Please contact them for further information.
East Anstey Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Heather Warne
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 15 June 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Lynton and Lynmouth Town Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Michael Bell
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 14 July 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Queen's Nympton Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Richard Toller
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 26 June 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
East & West Buckland Parish Council (East Buckland Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Gill Tucker
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 24 June 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Brayford Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Mark Padgham
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 18 June 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Heanton Punchardon Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Death of Cllr. David Holt
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 12 June 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Chittlehampton Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Zoe Nicklin
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 5 June 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Bishops Nympton Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Mark Wollacott
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 30 May 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Barnstaple Town Council (Pilton & Yeo Valley Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Gary Kennedy
Election Day - Thursday 22 May 2025
Stage - Declaration of Result Thursday 22 May 2025
Please note: Barnstaple Town Council requested that poll cards were not issued for this by-election.
Notice of Poll
Devon County Council
Reason for Vacancies - End of 4 year term
Election Day - Thursday 1 May 2025
Stage - Results declared Friday 2 May 2025
Devon County Council Election pages
North Devon District Council - Barnstaple with Pilton Ward
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Ian Roome
Election Day - Thursday 1 May 2025
Stage - Result declared Friday 2 May 2025
Lynton and Lynmouth Town Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Debra Garrett
Election Day - Uncontested
Stage - Uncontested Election Wednesday 2 April 2025
Only one nomination paper was received.
The following person is elected unopposed -
Lou Wakeham
Statement of Persons Nominated
Atherington Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Jessica Brayley
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 24 April 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.