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Recent and upcoming elections
North Devon District Council (Barnstaple with Westacott Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Katrina Stevenson
Election Day - Thursday 31 July 2025
Stage - Notice of Election published 26 June 2025
1. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG on any day after the date of this notice but no later than 4 pm on Friday, 4th July 2025. Please note Lynton House no longer has a reception so it is advisable to ring 01271 388277 for an appointment, otherwise please ring the bell on the side door to gain access.
2. Nomination papers may be obtained from the offices of the Returning Officer, Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG. Please note Lynton House no longer has a reception so it is advisable to ring 01271 388277 for an appointment, otherwise please ring the bell on the side door to gain access.
Candidates request for Register of Electors and Candidates request for Absent Voters List
3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 31st July 2025.
4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Tuesday 15th July 2025. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
5. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG by 5 pm on Wednesday, 16th July 2025. You may apply online or download a form at https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote or contact the Electoral Registration Office direct.
6. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate (free voter ID, or an Anonymous Elector's Document valid for this election, must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG by 5 pm on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
7. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG by 5 pm on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025. You can find information and dependent upon your proxy type apply online at https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote/voting-by-proxy
8. Applications to vote by emergency proxy must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG by 5 pm on Thursday, 31st July 2025.
Barnstaple Town Council (Fort Hill Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Katrina Stevenson
Election Day - Thursday 31 July 2025
Stage - Notice of Election published 26 June 2025
1. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG on any day after the date of this notice but no later than 4 pm on Friday, 4th July 2025. Please note Lynton House no longer has a reception so it is advisable to ring 01271 388277 for an appointment, otherwise please ring the bell on the side door to gain access.
2. Nomination papers may be obtained from the offices of the Returning Officer, Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG. Please note Lynton House no longer has a reception so it is advisable to ring 01271 388277 for an appointment, otherwise please ring the bell on the side door to gain access.
3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 31st July 2025.
4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Tuesday 15th July 2025. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
5. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG by 5 pm on Wednesday, 16th July 2025 . You may apply online or download a form at https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote or contact the Electoral Registration Office direct.
6. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate (free voter ID, or an Anonymous Elector's Document valid for this election, must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG by 5 pm on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025. Applications can be made online:https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
7. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG by 5 pm on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025. You can find information and dependent upon your proxy type apply online at https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote/voting-by-proxy
8. Applications to vote by emergency proxy must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG by 5 pm on Thursday, 31st July 2025.
East Anstey Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Heather Warne
Election Day - To be advised if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 24 June 2025
If by 14 July, 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 16 September, 2025.
A form can be downloaded to request the election below:
Lynton House
Commercial Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1DG
Lynton and Lynmouth Town Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr Michael Bell
Election Day - To be advised if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 23 June 2025
If by 11 July, 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 15 September, 2025
A form can be downloaded to request the election below:
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.