Casual Vacancies - NEWS UPDATE (11th June 2025)

Following the resignation of Kara Burrough (Town Ward), a Casual vacancy exists on the Town Council.

We have issued our CVP1 Notice (HERE) and have advised EDDC via CVP2 (HERE) and await their
CVP3 Notice (HERE). Deadline for petitioning of EDDC for an election is 1st July 2025 (see notice)

Previous Co-option Results:

We are delighted to advise that Alison Hayward (no relation to the Clerk) was co-opted
on the 9th June 2025 to represent the Town Ward.

Thank you

Paul Hayward
Clerk

Notice of the Devon County Council elections - 1st May 2025 (Axminster Division)

Notice of Election
Timetable for election
Statement of Persons Nominated as Candidates
Statement of Candidates Agents appointed

Further election documents will be uploaded and published here once received from EDDC Elections Team. 

The result of the election will be posted here on Friday 2nd May 2025

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Notice of the result of the UK General Election on July 4th 2024 for Honiton and Sidmouth constituency:

Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat) was elected to represent the constituency.

His contact details can be found here:
https://members.parliament.uk/member/4942/contact









 

What is it?
There are roughly 20,000 local councillors in England. Councillors are elected to the local council to represent their own local community, so they must either live or work in the area.

Each councillor has their own reasons for running but the role offers the chance to make a huge difference to the quality of life for people in your local area. Being an effective councillor requires both commitment and hard work. Councillors have to balance the needs and interests of residents, the political party they represent (if any) and the council.

The councillor’s role centres around community leadership and engagement, responsibilities include:

• representing the ward for which they are elected
• decision-making - developing and reviewing council policy
• scrutinising decisions taken by the councillors on the executive or cabinet
• regulatory, quasi-judicial and statutory duties

How can I get involved?
Once you’ve decided to get involved and stand as a councillor there are 2 main routes; you can decide to stand for one of the political parties/groups or as an independent.

Representing a political party
If you want to represent a political party then get involved with your party locally as soon as possible. They will advise on what is involved and ultimately select a candidate.

Standing as an independent candidate
If you’re thinking of standing as an independent candidate you can contact your council’s electoral services department. You will need to start becoming aware of issues in your local area; what your local council is doing about these issues; and how your own opinion differs from the political parties.

Getting officially nominated
Whether you’ve been selected by a party or are standing as an independent candidate, you must make sure that you are officially nominated as the election date draws nearer. This means getting 2 people to sign your nomination papers (signatories must be registered electors in the ward where you wish to stand) available from your local council’s democratic services department.

You must also give your consent in writing to your nomination. All the necessary documents must be submitted 19 working days before the day of the election.

For more detailed information please visit the Be a councillor website or download the Be a councillor guide.

There is additional support available to you if you’re disabled and considering standing for elected office. 

 

If you're interested but not sure what the role of Town Councillor involves, here is some more general information on what the role is about, the remit of the Council etc. on East Devon District Council's website:  Becoming a Town Councillor

For the rules surrounding communication by the Town Council during the election period (otherwise known as 'purdah') click here.