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Recent and upcoming elections
Bishop's Tawton Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Tony Smith
Election Day - Thursday 10 October 2024
Stage - Notice of Poll published 18 September 2024
1. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DG between 10am and 4pm on any working day from the publication of this notice (excluding bank holidays) but no later than 4 pm on Friday, 13th September 2024.
2. Nomination papers may be obtained 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, 10th October 2024.
4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Tuesday 24 September 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, 25th September 2024.
6. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Wednesday 2 October 2024. 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, 2nd October 2024.
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 5pm on Thursday, 10th October 2024.
Ilfracombe Town Council (East Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Michelle Welling
Election Day - To be confirmed if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 04 October 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr. Michelle Welling, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council.
If by 24 October 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 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 31 December 2024
Example Form for Request - Ten Names (PDF 7 KB)
Ilfracombe Town Council (East Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Val Gates
Election Day - To be advised
Stage - Ten names received. Information to follow
Ilfracombe Town Council (East Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Kerry Turton
Election Day - To be advised
Stage - Ten names received. Information to follow
Fremington Parish Council (Fremington & Yelland Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. James (Jim) Bell
Election Day - To be confirmed if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 2 October 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr. James (Jim) Bell, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 22 October 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 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 27 December 2024
Example Form for Request - Ten Names (PDF 7 KB)
Bratton Fleming Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Terry Shapland
Election Day - To be confirmed if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 30 September 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr. Terry Shapland, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 18 October 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 20 December 2024
Example Form for Request - Ten Names (PDF 7 KB)
Arlington Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Chris Carder
Election Day - To be confirmed if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 30 September 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr. Chris Carder, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 18 October 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 20 December 2024
Example Form for Request - Ten Names (PDF 7 KB)
East & West Buckland Parish Council (West Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. James Conlon
Election Day - To be confirmed if election requested
Stage - Notice of Vacancy published 30 September 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Cllr. James Conlon, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council (West Ward).
If by 18 October 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 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 20 December 2024
Example Form for Request - Ten Names (PDF 7 KB)
Berrynarbor Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Diana Norman
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 12 September 2024
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Berrynarbor Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Elizabeth Clarke
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 12 September 2024
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 - Resignation of Cllr. Dave Barron
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 30 August 2024
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 - Resignation of Cllr. Jimi Dicker
Election Day - Thursday 15th August 2024
Stage - Result declared 15 August 2024
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Barnstaple Town Council (Longbridge Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Tristan Clarkson
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 13 August 2024
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Town Council. Please contact them for further information.
Chittlehampton Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Frank Pawley
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 9 August 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. Nicola Murch
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 7 August 2024
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.
Loxhore Parish Council
Reason for Vacancy - Resignation of Cllr. Carole Delve
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 5 August 2024
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 (Forches Ward)
Reason for Vacancy - Death of Cllr. Val Monk
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 5 August 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. Mark Craze
Election Day - No election requested
Stage - Co-option 5 August 2024
No election was requested, the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Parish Council. Please contact them for further information.