Parish by-elections

Election results for Parish by-elections held in the North Devon District area

Barnstaple Town Council - Fort Hill Ward - 31 July 2025

Electorate: 2395
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 24.1%

Results of Barnstaple Town Council - Fort Hill Ward by-election - 31 July 2025
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
AYDINLI, Omer Liberal Democrats 239 ELECTED
MACKENZIE, Lisa Jayne The Conservative Party Candidate 168
SMALE, David James Green Party Candidate 145
Spoilt Papers 24  

Barnstaple Town Council - Pilton & Yeo Valley Ward - 22 May 2025

Electorate: 5825
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 10.78%

Results of Barnstaple Town Council - Pilton & Yeo Valley Ward by-election - 22 May 2025
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
GRATTON, Darren John Liberal Democrats 357 ELECTED
PORTER, Howard Green Party Candidate 265
Spoilt Papers 6  

Lynton & Lynmouth Town Council - 1 May 2025 - Uncontested

Electorate: N/A
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: N/A%

Results of Lynton & Lynmouth Town Council by-election - 1 May 2025
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
WAKEHAM, Lou   ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Ilfracombe Town Council - East Ward - 28 November 2024

Electorate: 5151
Seats: 2
Poll turnout: 10.8%

Results of Ilfracombe Town Council - East Ward by-election - 28 November 2024
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
BASIL, Neil Cunningham
52 Chambercombe Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9PH		 Green Party 305 ELECTED
CLEARY, Martin John
Park Lodge, Torrs Park, Ilfracombe EX34 8AY		 Ilfracombe First 202
IRWIN, John Peter
(address in North Devon)		 Independent 120
QUINN, Jon
Hawthorns, Granville Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8AS		 Ilfracombe First 289 ELECTED
Spoilt Papers   0

Bishop's Tawton Parish Council - 10 October 2024

Electorate: 995
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 16.98%

Results of Bishop's Tawton Parish Council by-election - 10 October 2024
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
PARTRIDGE, Philip Hugh   114 ELECTED
PULLINGER, Ralph   55
Spoilt Papers   0

Mortehoe Parish Council - 15 August 2024

Electorate: 1188
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 26.52%

Results of Mortehoe Parish Council - 15 August 2024
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
DENNIS, Kim   67
HEALEY, Shelly   29
SMALLRIDGE, Charlotte Elizabeth   80
WOODMAN, Andrew Stephen   136 Elected
Spoilt Papers   3

Kentisbury Parish Council - 29 June 2023 - Uncontested

Electorate: N/A
Seats: 4
Poll turnout: N/A

Results of Kentisbury Parish Council - 29 June 2023
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
WALLEY, Edward John Davis   ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Brendon & Countisbury Parish Council - 15 June 2023 - Uncontested

Electorate: N/A
Seats: 5
Poll turnout: N/A

Results of Brendon & Countisbury Parish Council - 15 June 2023
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
PATEL, Pat   ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Kentisbury Parish Council - 15 June 2023 - Uncontested

Electorate: N/A
Seats: 6
Poll turnout: N/A

Results of Kentisbury Parish Council - 15 June 2023
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
DUNN, Odette Jane   ELECTED UNOPPOSED
PILE, Jim   ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Bishop's Tawton Parish Council - 29 September 2022 - Uncontested

Electorate: N/A
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: N/A

Results of Bishop's Tawton Parish Council - 29  September 2022
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
STOPES, Anna Clare Higgo   ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Barnstaple Town Council - Pilton & Yeo Valley Ward - 22 September 2022

Electorate: 5799
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 12.72%

Results of Barnstaple Town Council - Pilton & Yeo Valley Ward - 22 September 2022
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
KENNEDY, Gary Alexander Liberal Democrats 493 Elected
PORTER, Howard Green Party 244
Spoilt papers   1

Combe Martin Parish Council - 22 September 2022

Electorate: 2154
Seats: 2
Poll turnout: 24.33%

Results of Combe Martin Parish Council - 22 September 2022
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
LETHABY, Brian Lee   337 Elected
RICHARDS, David Arthur   361 Elected
RUSSELL, Steve Independent 241
Spoilt papers   1

Brendon & Countisbury Parish Council - 05 May 2022 - Uncontested

Electorate: N/A
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: N/A

Results of Brendon & Countisbury Parish Council - 05 May 2022
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
WALL, Karen   ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Combe Martin Parish Council - 26 August 2021 - Uncontested

Electorate: N/A
Seats: 2
Poll turnout: N/A

Results of Combe Martin Parish Council - 26 August 2021
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
GALLOWAY, Chrisopher John   ELECTED UNOPPOSED
WILLIAMS, Ann Louise   ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Combe Martin Parish Council - 24 June 2021 - Uncontested

Electorate: N/A
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: N/A

Results of Combe Martin Parish Council - 24 June 2021
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
BOYCE, Sam William Richard   ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Berrynarbor Parish Council - 6 May 2021 - Uncontested

Electorate: N/A
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: N/A

Results of Berrynarbor Parish Council - 6 May 2021
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
BURCH, Andy   ELECTED UNOPPOSED

Combe Martin Parish Council - 6 May 2021

Electorate: 2149
Seats: 2
Poll turnout: 43.14%

Results of Combe Martin Parish Council - 6 May 2021
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
ROTHNIE, Stuart John   137
SELDON, Gary John   135
SELDON, Tracey Jeannette   453 ELECTED
WORTH, Martin Desmond Warwick   732 ELECTED
Spoilt papers   21

Ilfracombe Town Council - West Ward - 6 May 2021

Electorate: 3547
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 34.48%

Results of Ilfracombe Town Council - West Ward - 6 May 2021
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
CHIVERS, Kyle James Green Party 306
FAY, Mark Gerrard Ilfracombe First 468 ELECTED
KELLY, Patrick James Labour Party 112
THOMPSON, Christine Joy Independent 312
Spoilt papers   25

Lynton and Lynmouth Town Council - 6 May 2021

Electorate: 1237
Seats: 2
Poll turnout: 43.82%

Results of Lynton and Lynmouth Town Council - 6 May 2021
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
ATHERTON, John Richard   221 ELECTED
BASSETT, Wendy Sarah Independent 120
LOGAN, Lewys Peter Independent 331 ELECTED
MILNE, Jasmine Moonchild Independent 151
OWEN, Damian   57
Spoilt papers   10

Barnstaple Town Council - Forches Ward - 25 July 2019

Electorate: 3107
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 11.61%

Results of Barnstaple Town Council - Forches Ward - 25 July 2019
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
GEORGE, Elisha Charlotte Liberal Democrats 190 ELECTED
GOODGER, Lou Green Party 92
LANGFORD, Gareth John Being one Barnstaple B.o.B 78
Spoilt papers 1  

Braunton Parish Council - West Ward - 8 November 2018

Electorate: 3427
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 18.5%

Results of Braunton Parish Council - West Ward - 8 November 2018
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
CLAY, Mary Joy Lorraine Green Party Candidate 81
HIGGS, Tamsin Carrie Labour Party  166
SHAPLAND, Marguerite Dorothy Liberal Democrats 386 ELECTED 
Spoilt papers   4

Fremington Parish Council - Bickington Ward - 28 June 2018

Electorate: 1627
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 20.5%

Results of Fremington Parish Council - Bickington Ward - 28 June 2018
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
CANN, Joy Mary Liberal Democrats 268 ELECTED
LADLEY, Blake Elliot Labour Party  64
Spoilt papers 2 -

South Molton Town Council - 11 January 2018

Electorate: 3973
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 18.9%

Results of South Molton Town Council - 11 January 2018
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
FOOTMAN, Jacqueline Helen Liberal Democrats 311 ELECTED
HERNIMAN, Ronald Francis Independent 237
HINCHLIFFE, Steven William Labour Party 199
Spoilt papers 4 -

Braunton Parish Council - East Ward - 2 November 2017

Electorate: 3337
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 41%

Results of Braunton Parish Council - East Ward - 2 November 2017
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
BRADFORD, Adam Liberal Democrats 546 ELECTED
SCOTT, Simon Karl Labour Party  147
SHERWIN, Amy Bathsheba Green Party Candidate 496 
Spoilt papers   41 

Ilfracombe Town Council - Central Ward - 21 September 2017

Electorate: 3373
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 14.49%

Results of Ilfracombe Town Council - Central Ward - 21 September 2017
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
COULTER, George Independent  288 ELECTED
DUNCOMBE, Jim Labour Party  194 
Spoilt papers   7 

Barnstaple Town Council - Central Ward - 14 September 2017

Electorate: 3721
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 18.84%

Results of Barnstaple Town Council - Central Ward - 14 September 2017
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
MACK, Robbie Green Party Candidate  247
OVEREND, Laurence The Labour Party  144 
WILLIAMS, Julian Liberal Democrats  305 ELECTED 
Spoilt papers   5 

Knowstone Parish Council - 29 June 2017

Electorate: 191
Seats: 2
Poll turnout: 53%

Results of Knowstone Parish Council - 29 June 2017
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
COSTERTON, Ed   86 ELECTED
FILMER-BENNETT, Jeremy Anstey Independent 70 ELECTED 
NICHOLSON, Tiffany   34 
Spoilt papers   0 

Barnstaple Town Council - Central Ward - 08 June 2017

Electorate: 3755
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 61.28%

Results of Barnstaple Town Council - Central Ward - 08 June 2017
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
MACK, Robbie Green Party Candidate  442
OVEREND, Laurence Labour Party  567 
YORK, Louisa Catherine Emma Liberal Democrats  1197 ELECTED 
Spoilt papers   95

Braunton Parish Council - West Ward - 04 May 2017

Electorate: 3409
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 41.57%

Results of Braunton Parish Council - West Ward - 04 May 2017
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
CANN, Mark Michael Robert Labour Party 317
LAIN, Alex - 489 
WOOD, Liz Green Party Candidate 559 ELECTED 
Spoilt papers - 51

Braunton Parish Council - East Ward - 10 November 2016

Electorate: 3226
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 19.56%

Results of Braunton Parish Council - East Ward - 10 November 2016
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
ASH, Seb    42
MCCONNELL, Rob UK Independence Party (UKIP) 137 
PARSONS, Trish Independent 234 ELECTED 
SHERWIN, Amy Bathsheba Green Party Candidate 216 
Spoilt papers - 2

Ashford Parish Council - 8 September 2016

Electorate: 237
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 53%

Results of Ashford Parish Council - 8 September 2016
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
BLEACH, John    80 ELECTED
BUNCE, Stephen David Independent  47
Spoilt papers -  0

Ilfracombe Town Council West Ward - 10 March 2016

Electorate: 3508
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 17.93%

Results of Ilfracombe Town Council West Ward - 10 March 2016
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
DARKIN, Kathrine    80
TOOLEY, Oliver John Green Party Candidate 238 
YABSLEY, Paul Ilfracombe First 309 ELECTED 
Spoilt papers -  2

South Molton Town Council - 25 September 2014

Electorate: 3985
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 21%

Results of South Molton Town Council - 25 September 2014
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
CORNELIUS, Marc Peter Independent 228
FOSTER, Jean Helen Liberal Democrat 265
HERNIMAN, Ronald Francis - 76
LEWIS, Tracey Maria Independent 265+1 ELECTED
Spoilt papers - 2

Braunton Parish Council - West Ward - 12 December 2013

Electorate: 3702
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 16%

Results of Braunton Parish Council - West Ward - 12 December 2013
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
PARSONS, Trish Independent 435 ELECTED
WELLSTEAD, Linda Conservative Party 164
Spoilt papers 0 -

Barnstaple Town Council - Yeo Valley ward - 2 May 2013

Electorate: 3447
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 26.54%

Results of Barnstaple Town Council - Yeo Valley ward - 2 May 2013
Name of Candidate Description Number of votes
HAWORTH-BOOTH, Rosie Green Party Candidate 255
PHILLIPS, Hazel Julia Liberal Democrat 543 ELECTED
SABLES, Gerrard Anthony Communist Party 68
Spoilt papers 43 -

Instow Parish Council - 28 March 2013

Electorate: 629
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 35.7% 

Results of Instow Parish Council - 28 March 2013
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
HACKETT, Pearl Edith - 78 ELECTED
MACCALL, Shooey - 34
MILLS, Paul - 42
Shardelow, John Leonard - 69
Spoilt papers - 2

Ilfracombe Town Council - west ward - 7 March 2013

Electorate: 3653
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 11.14%

Results of llfracombe Town Council - west ward - 7 March 2013
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
DUCE, Martin - 154 ELECTED
STREET, Graham William - 53
WALKER, Bob - 96
WILLIAMS, June - 104
Spoilt papers 0 -

Instow Parish Council - 7 February 2013

Electoral: 633
Seats: 3
Poll turnout: 31.4% 

Results of Instow Parish Council - 7 February 2013
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
CHAMPION, Michael John - 108 ELECTED
HARRISON, Bob - 143 ELECTED
MACCALL, Shooey - 85
VANDERSTEEN, Will - 137 ELECTED
Spoilt papers 1 -

Combe Martin Parish Council - 31 May 2012

Electorate: 2294

Seats: 2

Poll turnout: 26.28%

Results of Combe Martin Parish Council - 31 May 2012
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
COOMBS, Graeme Douglas - 429 ELECTED
DRUCE, Wendy Ann - 453 ELECTED
SELDON, Tracey Jeannette - 179
Spoilt papers 5 -

Fremington Parish Council - Fremington and Yelland ward - 11 August 2011

Electorate: 3577
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 29.83%

Results of Fremington Parish Council - Fremington and Yelland ward - 11 August 2011
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
PHIPPS, Dave People Not Publicity 370
TURNER, Chris Independent 663 ELECTED
Spoilt papers - 34

South Molton Town Council - 11 August 2011

Electorate: 3952
Seats: 1
Poll turnout: 9% 

Results of South Molton Town Council - 11 August 2011
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
HARLEY, Una Independent 130
PARKINSON, Claire Alicia Retired 229 ELECTED
Spoilt papers - 4

Fremington Parish Council - Fremington and Yelland Ward - 16 December 2010

Number of electorate, seats and poll turnout for Fremington Parish Council - Fremington and Yelland Ward - 16 December 2010
Electorate Seats Percent Poll Turnout
3556 1 17.2%
Results of Fremington Parish Council - Fremington and Yelland Ward - 16 December 2010
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
BELL, Joanne   446 ELECTED
GILL, Elizabeth Joanne   158
Spoilt papers   8

Barnstaple Town Council - Central Ward by election 15 July 2010

Number of electorate, seats and poll turnout for Barnstaple Town Council - Central Ward by election 15 July 2010
Electorate Seats Percent Poll Turnout
3713 1 19.28%
Results of Barnstaple Town Council - Central Ward by election 15 July 2010
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
if Elected the word 'ELECTED' appears against the number of votes
BRADFORD, Adam Liberal Democrat 477 elected
GODFREY, Paulene Annette Conservative Party Candidate 194
SABLES, Gerrard Anthony Communist Party 42
Spoilt papers   3

Barnstaple Town Council - Pilton Ward by-election 15 July 2010

Number of electorate, seats and poll turnout for Barnstaple Town Council - Pilton Ward by-election 15 July 2010
Electorate Seats Percent Poll Turnout
3516 1 20.51%
Results of Barnstaple Town Council - Pilton Ward by-election 15 July 2010
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
if Elected the word 'ELECTED' appears against the number of votes
DAVIES, Liz Liberal Democrat 585 Elected
JANEIRO, Robert Patrick Conservative Party Candidate 130
Spoilt papers   6

Forches and Whiddon Valley Ward By-Election - 20th November 2008 - Barnstaple Town Council

Number of electorate, seats and poll turnout for Forches and Whiddon Valley Ward By-Election - 20th November 2008 - Barnstaple Town Council
Electorate Seats Percent Poll Turnout
3271 1 17%
Results of Forches and Whiddon Valley Ward By-Election - 20th November 2008 - Barnstaple Town Council
Name of candidate Description Number of votes
if Elected the word 'ELECTED' appears against the number of votes
BARTLETT, James Independent 97
CLARK, Tony Liberal Democrat 287 ELECTED
LUGGAR, David Conservative 164
SABLES, Gerrard Anthony Communist Party Of Britain 11
Spoilt papers 1