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Recent and upcoming elections
Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish Council (Horwood Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Sally Yeo
Election Day - To be advised if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 26 September 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr Sally Yeo, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 16 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 18 December, 2025.
A form can be downloaded to request the election below:
Returning Officer
Lynton House
Commercial Road
Barnstaple
EX31 1DG
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
EX31 1DG
Tawstock Parish Council (Rural Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Pat Lines
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 01 October 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Landkey Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Death of Cllr Andy Clayton
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 29 September 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Filleigh Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Rebecca Peat
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 24 September 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
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.