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Recent and upcoming elections
Ilfracombe Town Council (West Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Nathan Townsend
Election Day - Thursday 4 June 2026 (if contested)
Stage - Ten names received 24 March 2026
Nominations may be submitted following the publication of the Notice of Election
Ilfracombe Town Council (West Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Pat Coates
Election Day - Thursday 4 June 2026 (if contested)
Stage - Ten names received 9 April 2026
More information to follow
Ilfracombe Town Council (West Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Harrison Perrin
Election Day - Thursday 4 June 2026 (if contested)
Stage - Ten names received 9 April 2026
More information to follow
Chittlehampton Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Paula Alford
Election Day - To be arranged if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy Published 17 April 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr Paula Alford, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 8 May, 2026 (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 13 July, 2026.
A form can be downloaded to request the election below:
Returning Officer
Lynton House
Commercial Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1DG
North Devon District Council (Fremington Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Death of Cllr Neil Denton
Election Day - Thursday 2 April 2026
Stage - Result declared 2 April 2026
Brayford Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Rebecca Lazell
Election Day - To be arranged if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy Published 2 April 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr Rebecca Lazell, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 24 April, 2026 (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 30 June, 2026.
A form can be downloaded to request the election below:
Returning Officer
Lynton House
Commercial Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1DG
Lynton and Lynmouth Town Council
Reason for Vacancy - Death of Philip John Hawkins
Election Day - To be arranged if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy Published 31 March 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the death of Philip John Hawkins, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council.
If by 22 April, 2026 (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 Town, 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 26 June, 2026.
A form can be downloaded to request the election below:
Returning Officer
Lynton House
Commercial Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1DG
Chulmleigh Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Jean Trewhitt
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 14 April 2026
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 Lucy Seatherton
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 13 April 2026
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 Marc Palmer
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 24 March 2026
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Braunton Parish Council (Braunton East Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr David Relph
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 17 March 2026
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Braunton Parish Council (Braunton East Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Graham Bell
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 13 March 2026
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 (Fremington & Yelland Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Death of Cllr Neil Denton
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 2 March 2026
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 Tony George
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 17 February 2026
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 Steve Ditchburn
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 14 February 2026
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 Matthew Jones
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 14 February 2026
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
South Molton Town Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Wayne Martin
Election Day - Thursday 22 January 2026
Stage - Result declared 22 January 2026
Bratton Fleming Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Death of Cllr Lesley McLean
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 14 January 2026
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Bratton Fleming Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Terry Shapland
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 06 January 2026
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Ashford Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Mary Withey
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 12 December 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Tawstock Parish Council (Northern Urban Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Jeffrey Needham
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 24 November 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 Richard Lennon
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 04 November 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish Council (Horwood Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Sally Yeo
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 17 October 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish Council (Lovacott Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Julian Bennett
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 07 October 2025
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
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.