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Recent and upcoming elections
Ilfracombe Town Council (West Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllrs Nathan Townsend, Pat Coates and Harrison Perrin
Election Day - Thursday 4 June 2026 (if contested)
Stage - Notice of Election published 28 April 2026
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 between the hours of 10am - 12pm and 1pm – 4pm but no later than 4 pm on Thursday, 7th May 2026. 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 clerk to Ilfracombe Town Council or from the offices of the Returning Officer, Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG, during the times stated above. 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, 4th June 2026.
4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Monday, 18 May 2026 . 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 Tuesday, 19th May 2026. 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 at Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG by 5 pm on Wednesday, 27th May 2026. 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, 27th May 2026. 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, 4th June 2026.
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 - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 27 April 2026
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 - Death of Philip John Hawkins
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 23 April 2026
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Town Council. Please contact them for further information.
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.