If a seat becomes vacant on a Parish or Town Council, the clerk is required to give public notice of the vacancy.  In order to trigger an election, ten or more electors for the electoral area need to submit a request, in writing, and within fourteen working days of the date of the notice.  The request or requests must be sent to the Proper Officer of the District Council.  If sufficient requests are received the Returning Officer will fix the date of the election which must be within sixty days of the date of the notice of vacancy.  If sufficient requests have not been received by the due date, the Council is allowed to make their own arrangements to fill the vacancy by co-option.

In accordance with Section 89(3) of the Local Government Act 1972, where the vacancy occurs within six months before the day on which the councillor whose office is vacant would regularly have retired, an election shall not be held under Section 89 (1) of the above Act, and the vacancy will be filled at the next ordinary election of councillors.

The Parish Council may choose to fill the vacancy for the period until that election.

Please contact the Town/Parish Clerk in the first instance.

CURRENT SCHEDULED ELECTIONS

Northam Orchard Hill Ward of Northam Town Council - Election to be held 17 April 2025

Ten signatures have been received to request an election to fill this vacancy.  
Notice of Election can be viewed here: Notice of Election - Northam Orchard Hill Ward of Northam Town Council (PDF, 45 KB)(opens in new tab)
Election Timetable can be view here: Election Timetable - Northam Orchard Hill of Northam Town Council (PDF, 96 KB)(opens in new tab)
Nomination Paper Pack: Nomination Pack for Northam Orchard Hill Ward of Northam Town Council (PDF, 332 KB)(opens in new tab)    [Deadline for receipt of Nominations 4pm Friday 21 March 2025]
For further information please contact the Elections Team, Riverbank House, Bideford EX39 2QG - 01237 428739 - elections@torridge.gov.uk

One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor H Brading
Deadline: 18 February 2025
Contact for more information:  Town Clerk - Guy Langton  - townclerk@northamtowncouncil.gov.uk

Appledore Ward of NorthamTown Council - Election to be held 17 April 2025

Ten signatures have been received to request an election to fill this vacancy.  
Notice of Election can be viewed here: Notice of Vacancy - Appledore Ward of Northam Town Council (PDF, 45 KB)(opens in new tab)
Election Timetable - Appledore Ward of Northam Town Council: Election Timetable - Appledore Ward of Northam Town Council (PDF, 27 KB)(opens in new tab)
Nomination Paper Pack: Nomination Pack for Appledore Ward of Northam Town Council (PDF, 332 KB)(opens in new tab)    [Deadline for receipt of Nominations 4pm Friday 21 March 2025]
For further information please contact the Elections Team, Riverbank House, Bideford EX39 2QG - 01237 428739 - elections@torridge.gov.uk

One Vacancy
Disqualification of Councillor Leonard Ford
Deadline:  27 March 2025

CURRENT TOWN AND PARISH VACANCIES

Landcross Ward of Littleham & Landcross Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Ian Lawrence 
Deadline: 3 April 2025
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - David Edwards - clerk@littlehamandlandcross-pc.gov.uk 
Notice of Vacancy can be viewed here: Notice of Vacancy - Cllr I Lawrence - Landcross Ward (PDF, 56 KB)(opens in new tab)

Holsworthy Hamlets Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Angus McConchie
Deadline:  21 March 2025
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: Dr Julie Foster - holsworthyhamletsclerk@gmail.com 
Notice of Vacancy can be viewed here: Notice of Vacancy - Holsworthy Hamlets Parish Council (PDF, 55 KB)(opens in new tab)



 

Parish Vacancies to be filled by Co-option

Please contact the relevant Town/Parish Clerk direct for more information.

Welcombe Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Hugo Von Kuhler
Deadline:  26 February 2025
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: Nicola Cull - welcombepc@gmail.com
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Holsworthy Town Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor H Dentlinger
Deadline: 18 February 2025
Contact for more information:  Town Clerk - Allison Haywood - townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Great Torrington Town Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Michael Callaghan-Martin
Deadline:  6 February 2025
Contact for more information:  Town Clerk: admin@great-torringtontowncouncil.gov.uk
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Luffincott Ward of Tetcott & Luffincott Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor N Wonnacott
Deadline:  6 February 2025
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: Kay Napier - tetcottandluffincottpc@gmail.com
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Langtree Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor A Moseby
Deadline:  6 February 2025
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: langtreeparishcouncil@gmail.com
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Woolfardisworthy Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Steve Harding
Deadline: 20 December 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: Sue Squire - woolseryparishcouncil@gmail.com
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Weare Giffard Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Kevin Jeram
Deadline:  31 January 2025
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: David Branston - wearegiffardpc@gmail.com
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Halwill Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Robin Cristofoli
Deadline:  31 January 2025
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: D Osborne -  halwill.parish.clerk@hotmail.com
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Halwill Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Barbara Mason-Walshaw
Deadline:  31 January 2025
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: D Osborne - halwill.parish.clerk@hotmail.com
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Abbotsham Parish Council
One Vacancy
Disqualification due to Failure to Attend Meegings of Councillor Sarah Walton
Deadline:  31 January 2025
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: Debbie Newcombe - abbotshampc@gmail.com
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Bradford Ward of Bradford & Cookbury Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Elizabeth Chandler
Deadline: 20 December 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - Sandra Holland - bandcparishclerk@yahoo.co.uk
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Ashwater Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Graham Hockin
Deadline: 6 December 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: Lesley Bain - parishcouncil@ashwaterparish.org.uk
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Woolfardisworthy Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Brian Beech
Deadline: 6 December 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: Sue Squire - woolseryparishcouncil@gmail.com
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Abbotsham Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Sharon Lilly
Deadline:  3 December 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: Debbie Newcombe - abbotshampc@gmail.com
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Beaford Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor John Palmer 
Deadline: 2 December 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: Angela Snell - randasnell@hotmail.co.uk
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Winkleigh Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Angela Findlay
Deadline: 15 November 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: Alan Matthewman - clerk@winkleighpc.org
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Winkleigh Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Jason Robbins
Deadline: 15 November 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk: Alan Matthewman - clerk@winkleighpc.org
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Holsworthy Town Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Pete Shepherd
Deadline: 31 October 2024
Contact for more information:  Town Clerk - Allison Haywood - townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

St Giles in the Wood Parish Council
One Vacancy
Vacancy arising from Disqualification - Councillor Gail Hookway
Deadline: 31 October 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - Angela Snell - randasnell@hotmail.co.uk
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

High Bickington Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Adam Bunting
Deadline: 31 October 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - Alan Matthewman - highbickingtonpc@hotmail.co.uk
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

High Bickington Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Roger Keen
Deadline: 31 October 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - Alan Matthewman - highbickingtonpc@hotmail.co.uk
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

West Putford Ward of West & East Putford Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Stephen Carter
Deadline: 28 October 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - Jane Mills - clerk@putfordparish.gov.uk
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

West Putford Ward of West & East Putford Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Lorraine Drake
Deadline: 28 October 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - Jane Mills - clerk@putfordparish.gov.uk
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Holsworthy Town Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Kirstie Stone
Deadline: 11 October 2024
Contact for more information:  Town Clerk - Allison Haywood - townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Littleham Ward of Littleham & Landcross Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Andrew Longstaff
Deadline: 4 October 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - David Edwards - clerk@littlehamandlandcross-pc.gov.uk
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION

Clawton Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Adrian Mitchell
Deadline: 2 August 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - Alison Vassilaki - clawtonpcclerk@outlook.com
Notice of Vacancy can be viewed here: Notice of Vacancy - Clawton (PDF, 9 KB)(opens in new tab)
OUTCOME: CO-OPTION BY PARISH COUNCIL

Black Torrington Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Mary Moulton
Deadline: 5 July 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - D Osborne - clerkblacktorrington@outlook.com
OUTCOME:  CO-OPTION BY PARISH COUNCIL

Black Torrington Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Trudy Reeve
Deadline: 5 July 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - D Osborne - clerkblacktorrington@outlook.com
OUTCOME:  CO-OPTION BY PARISH COUNCIL

Black Torrington Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Emma Heesom
Deadline: 5 July 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - D Osborne - clerkblacktorrington@outlook.com
OUTCOME:  CO-OPTION BY PARISH COUNCIL

Landcross Ward of Littleham & Landcross Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Sue Beer 
Deadline: 5 July 2024
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - David Edwards - clerk@littlehamandlandcross-pc.gov.uk 
OUTCOME:  CO-OPTION BY PARISH COUNCIL

Sheepwash Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Paul Wheeler
Deadline: 13 February 2024
Contact for more information:  Selina Woollacott - Clerk - clerk@sheepwashparishcouncil.co.uk
OUTCOME:  CO-OPTION BY PARISH COUNCIL

Sutcombe Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor John Daniels
Deadline: 19 October 2023
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - Lorraine Buttery - sutcombe.pc@btinternet.com
Notice of Vacancy can be viewed here: Notice of Vacancy - Sutcombe (PDF, 55 KB)(opens in new tab)
OUTCOME - CO-OPTION BY PARISH COUNCIL

Frithelstock Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Sarah Conner
Deadline: 9 October 2023
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - Kate Graddock - frithelstockpc@gmail.com
OUTCOME - CO-OPTION BY PARISH COUNCIL

Clovelly Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Stephen Perham
Deadline: 3 October 2023
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - Sue Squire - clovellypc@gmail.com
OUTCOME - CO-OPTION BY PARISH COUNCIL

St Giles on the Heath Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Lorraine Pugh
Deadline: 3 October 2023
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - Kayleigh Walker - stgilesparishcouncil@btinternet.com
OUTCOME - CO-OPTION BY PARISH COUNCIL

Frithelstock Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Terry Warrington
Deadline: 21 September 2023
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - Kate Graddock - frithelstockpc@gmail.com
OUTCOME - CO-OPTION BY PARISH COUNCIL

Frithelstock Parish Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Michael Baker
Deadline: 21 September 2023
Contact for more information:  Parish Clerk - Kate Graddock - frithelstockpc@gmail.com
OUTCOME - CO-OPTION BY PARISH COUNCIL

Bideford North Ward of Bideford Town Council - Election held 10 October 2024 - Declaration of Result of Poll: Result of Poll - Bideford North Ward 10 October 2024 (PDF, 49 KB)(opens in new tab)

Buckland Brewer Parish Council - Election held 3 October 2024
Election Result can be viewed here: Election Result - Buckland Brewer - 3 October 2024 (PDF, 67 KB)(opens in new tab)

Buckland Brewer Council By-election - Election to be held 4 July 2024 - Notice of Uncontested Election: Notice of Uncontested Election - Buckland Brewer (PDF, 63 KB)