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Recent and upcoming elections
Mortehoe Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Jimi Dicker
Election Day - Thursday 15th August 2024
Stage - Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations published 25 July 2024
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1. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG between 10am and 4pm on any day after the date of this notice (excluding bank holidays) but no later than 4 pm on Friday, 19th July 2024.
2. Nomination papers may be obtained from Clerk to Parish Council or from the offices of the Returning Officer, Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG during the times stated above.
3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 15th August 2024.
4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Tuesday 30th July 2024. 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, 31st July 2024 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, 7th August 2024. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate 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, 7th August 2024. Some applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote/voting-by-proxy
8. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG by 5 pm on Thursday, 15th August 2024.
Barnstaple Town Council (Longbridge Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Tristan Clarkson
Election Day - To be advised if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 23 July 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr. Tristan Clarkson, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council.
If by 12 August 2024 (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 Council, 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 October 2024
Example Form for Request - Ten Names (PDF 7 KB)
Chittlehampton Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Frank Pawley
Election Day - To be advised if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 19 July 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr. Frank Pawley, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 8 August 2024 (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 11 October 2024
Example Form for Request - Ten Names (PDF 7 KB)
Chittlehampton Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Nicola Murch
Election Day - To be advised if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 17 July 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr. Nicola Murch, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 6 August 2024 (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 9 October 2024
Example Form for Request - Ten Names (PDF 7 KB)
Loxhore Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Carole Delve
Election Day - To be advised if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 15 July 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr. Carole Delve, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 2 August 2024 (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 7 October 2024
Example Form for Request - Ten Names (PDF 7 KB)
Barnstaple Town Council (Forches Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Death of Cllr. Val Monk
Election Day - To be advised if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 15 July 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the death of Cllr. Val Monk, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council.
If by 2 August 2024 (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 7 October 2024
Example Form for Request - Ten Names (PDF 7 KB)
Chittlehampton Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Mark Craze
Election Day - To be advised if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 15 July 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr. Mark Craze, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 2 August 2024 (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 7 October 2024
Example Form for Request - Ten Names (PDF 7 KB)
Berrynarbor Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Gemma Bacon
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 23 July 2024
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Parliamentary General Election 2024
Election Day - Thursday 4 July 2024
Stage - Result declared Friday 5 July 2024
Atherington Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Matthew Brailsford
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 11 July 2024
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 - Resignation of Cllr. Victoria Nel
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 19 June 2024
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. Gemma Mullinger
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 18 June 2024
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. Chris Dey
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 14 June 2024
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.