2023 West Devon Borough Council election

Last updated

2023 West Devon Borough Council election
Flag of Devon.svg
←  2019 4 May 2023 (2023-05-04)2027 →
All 31 seats to West Devon Borough Council
16 seats needed for a majority
Turnout39.07%
 First partySecond partyThird party
  No image wide.svg No image wide.svg No image wide.svg
LeaderNeil Jory [1] Ric CheadleLynn Daniel
Party Conservative Independent Green
Leader's seatMilton FordBuckland MonachorumSouth Tawton
Last election16 seats, 37.9%11 seats, 30.7%2 seats, 11.8%
Seats before1711 [lower-alpha 1] 2
Seats after11105
Seat changeDecrease2.svg 6Decrease2.svg 1Increase2.svg 3
Popular vote9,8296,8974,318
Percentage39.6027.7817.40
SwingIncrease2.svg 1.70Decrease2.svg 2.92Increase2.svg 5.6
 Fourth partyFifth party
  No image wide.svg No image wide.svg
Party Liberal Democrats Labour
Last election2 seats, 6.9%0 seats, 10.5%%
Seats before10
Seats after41
Seat changeIncrease2.svg 2Increase2.svg 1
Popular vote2,6261,024
Percentage10.584.13
SwingIncrease2.svg 3.68Decrease2.svg 7.27
West Devon UK ward map 2023.svg
Winner of each seat at the 2023 West Devon Borough Council election
Leader before election

Neil Jory
Conservative

Leader after election

Mandy Ewings
Independent
No overall control

The 2023 West Devon Borough Council election took place on 4 May 2023, to elect members of West Devon Borough Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections across England. [2] The election for Burrator ward was delayed until 15 June 2023 following the death of one of the original candidates.

Contents

Prior to the election the council was under Conservative majority control. The election saw the council go under no overall control. [3] The independent councillors, Greens, Liberal Democrats and Labour formed a coalition called the "West Devon Alliance" which took control, with independent councillor Mandy Ewings being appointed leader of the council at the subsequent annual council meeting on 30 May 2023. [4]

Result

The overall results were as follows: [5]

Election result

2019 West Devon Borough Council election
PartyCandidatesSeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 291105Decrease2.svg 535.4839.609,829Increase2.svg 1.70
  Independent 131034Decrease2.svg 132.2627.786,897Decrease2.svg 2.92
  Green 13541Increase2.svg 316.1317.404,318Increase2.svg 5.6
  Liberal Democrats 8431Increase2.svg 26.4510.582,626Increase2.svg 3.68
  Labour 2110Increase2.svg 13.234.131,024Decrease2.svg 7.27
  Reform UK 2000Steady2.svg0.00.52130N/A

Results by Ward

The results for each ward were as follows, with an asterisk (*) indicating a sitting councillor standing for re-election. [6]

Bere Ferrers

Bere Ferrers (2)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Labour Isabel Angela Saxby 757 59.65 +32.9
Conservative Angela Blackman * 478 37.67 N/A
Conservative Peter Edward Crozier *45335.70-3.9
Liberal Democrats Graham Richard Reed39931.44-9.7
Turnout 126943.94
Labour gain from Liberal Democrats Swing
Conservative hold Swing

Bridestowe

Bridestowe (2)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative Caroline Marie Mott * 507 56.02 -6.8
Conservative Terry Southcott * 463 51.16 -5.1
Green Patrick John Jeffery40144.31N/A
Turnout 91635.56
Conservative hold Swing
Conservative hold Swing

Buckland Monachorum

Buckland Monachorum (2)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Ric Cheadle * 873 68.85 +9.5
Independent Alastair Clark Cunningham 498 39.28 N/A
Conservative Philip Richard Saunders40932.26-2.1
Liberal Democrats Ashley-Ross Christopher West33426.34+9.1
Turnout 127741.99
Independent hold Swing
Independent gain from Green Swing

Burrator

The election in Burrator ward was delayed until 15 June 2023 following the death of Green Party candidate Neil Jameson. [7]

Burrator (2)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Democrats Nicola Viney 510 56.23 +56.2
Liberal Democrats Christopher Paul West 401 44.21 N/A
Conservative Diana Elizabeth Moyse*27530.32+30.3
Conservative Felix Davies22124.37N/A
Green Dave Miller16618.30N/A
Labour John Edward Churchley10111.14N/A
Green Sam North768.38N/A
Turnout 90731.97
Liberal Democrats hold Swing
Liberal Democrats gain from Conservative Swing

Chagford

Chagford (1)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Green Jane Elliott * 485 65.28 +16.8
Conservative Nicky Heyworth25834.72-16.8
Turnout 75458.68
Green gain from Conservative Swing

Dartmoor

Dartmoor (1)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Mark Christian Renders * 404 74.27 -4.8
Liberal Democrats Holly Greenberry-Pullen14025.73N/A
Turnout 54738.55
Independent hold Swing

Drewsteignton

Drewsteignton (1)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Green Steven William Guthrie 292 51.14 +12.6
Conservative Paul James Ridgers*27948.86-2.5
Turnout 57342.63
Green gain from Conservative Swing

Exbourne

Exbourne (2)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative Louise Sacha Watts 613 50.54 -3.7
Conservative Mike Casbolt 575 47.40 -2.8
Liberal Democrats Christian Martin54144.60N/A
Green Judy Sara Marguerita Maciejowska43535.86-4.6
Turnout 122637.50
Conservative hold Swing
Conservative hold Swing

Hatherleigh

Hatherleigh (2)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative Patrick John Derek Kimber * 579 68.85 +68.85
Conservative Samantha Jane Wakeham 430 51.13 +51.13
Green Andrew Robert Pratt28934.36N/A
Turnout 84733.60
Conservative hold Swing
Conservative hold Swing

Mary Tavy

Mary Tavy (1)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Robert John Oxborough 240 41.45 N/A
Conservative Jonathan Stanley Gilpin12721.93-13.7
Independent Dave Herbert11319.52N/A
Liberal Democrats Andrew Gordon Lynn Brown9917.10N/A
Turnout 58644.63
Independent gain from Independent Swing

Milton Ford

Milton Ford (1)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative Neil Jory * Unopposed N/A -66.9
Turnout N/AN/A
Conservative hold Swing

Okehampton North

Okehampton North (3)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Tony Leech * 695 50.44 -12.3
Conservative Kevin Ball * 548 39.77 -1.4
Liberal Democrats George Herbert Dexter 428 31.06 N/A
Conservative Lois Esther Samuel42530.84-12.0
Green Colin James Trier37026.85N/A
Conservative Peter Cecil Eastment31222.64-7.3
Independent Deborah Judith Sanger31022.50N/A
Labour Finley Lewis Reece Morris26719.38-12.8
Turnout 138732.29
Independent hold Swing
Conservative hold Swing
Liberal Democrats gain from Conservative Swing

Okehampton South

Okehampton South (2)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Paul Richard Vachon * 433 53.46 +5.6
Green Malcolm William Calder 417 51.48 +15.4
Conservative Julie Veronica Yelland *36845.43+7.6
Conservative Clare Mary Gerardine Kemp19423.95-2.2
Turnout 81028.59
Independent hold Swing
Green gain from Conservative Swing

South Tawton

South Tawton (1)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Green Lynn Christine Daniel * 476 68.20 +7.0
Conservative Simon John Powell22231.80-7.0
Turnout 70545.78
Green hold Swing +7.0

Tamarside

Tamarside (1)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative Chris Edmonds * 313 64.01 -9.4
Green Matthew Paul Faith14128.83N/A
Reform UK Lawrence Grose357.16N/A
Turnout 49234.26
Conservative hold Swing -8.0

Tavistock North

Tavistock North (3)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Jeff Moody * 822 57.08 -3.7
Liberal Democrats Pete Squire 685 47.57 +24.0
Green Terry Vincent Wheeler 540 37.50 N/A
Independent Michael Arthur Fife Cook50535.07N/A
Conservative David Edward Turnbull *41428.75+10.0
Conservative Judy Ann Hughes33323.13+4.7
Conservative John Nicholas Gray26818.61N/A
Reform UK Brian Anthony Arden Trew956.60N/A
Turnout 144235.67
Independent hold Swing
Liberal Democrats gain from Independent Swing
Green gain from Independent Swing

Tavistock South East

Tavistock South East (2)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Adam Duncan Bridgewater 734 60.36 N/A
Conservative Debo Sellis * 604 49.67 -0.1
Green Amy St. Clair Hookway47238.82+9.8
Conservative Richard Ivor John Phillips37831.09-0.1
Turnout 122442.44
Independent gain from Independent Swing
Conservative hold Swing

Tavistock South West

Tavistock South West (2)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Anne Johnson 662 77.07 N/A
Independent Mandy Victoria Louise Ewings * 608 70.78 +18.7
Conservative Andy Nelson15718.28+0.7
Conservative Candy Gynn-Martin12214.20-2.6
Turnout 86029.07
Independent hold Swing
Independent hold Swing

By-elections

Tavistock North

A by-election was held in Tavistock North on 22 June 2023

Tavistock North
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Ursula Forhan Mann 233 25.49 N/A
Liberal Democrats Holly Greenbury-Pullen23325.49-22.1
Green Annabel Judith Martn21523.52-14.0
Conservative Judy Ann Hughes17619.26-3.9
Reform UK Uwem Eno Udo576.24N/A
Turnout 91422.68-12.99
Independent gain from Green Swing

The Tavistock North by-election was triggered by the resignation of Green councillor Terry Wheeler. [8] The Independent and Liberal Democrat candidates won the same number of votes, but the Independent was elected on the drawing of lots. [9]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">East Devon</span> Non-metropolitan district in England

East Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. Its council is based in the town of Honiton, although Exmouth is the largest town. The district also contains the towns of Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Cranbrook, Ottery St Mary, Seaton and Sidmouth, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">West Devon</span> Non-metropolitan district and borough in England

West Devon is a local government district with borough status in Devon, England. Its council is based in Tavistock, the borough's largest town. The borough also includes the towns of Hatherleigh, North Tawton and Okehampton, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Torridge and West Devon (UK Parliament constituency)</span> UK Parliament constituency

Torridge and West Devon is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2005 by Geoffrey Cox, a Conservative.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council</span> Local government body in England

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. The council is currently run by a Liberal Democrat minority administration. At the 2023 local elections, the Liberal Democrats gained two more seats, increasing their lead over the Labour Party to six seats, and retaining minority control. This lead is now five seats after one of the Liberal Democrats’ councillors resigned the whip, days after being re-elected. The Liberal Democrats currently have 29 seats, Labour 24, and the Heald Green Ratepayers, Greens and the Edgeley Community Association each holding 3. There is 1 independent.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sheffield City Council</span> Council for Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England

Sheffield City Council is the local authority for the City of Sheffield, a metropolitan borough with city status in South Yorkshire, England. The council consists of 84 councillors, elected to represent 28 wards, each with three councillors. It is currently under no overall control, with Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party each holding chair positions in a proportionate number of committees.

Guildford Borough Council in Surrey, England is elected every four years.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Politics of Bristol</span> Overview of the politics of Bristol

The city of Bristol, England, is a unitary authority, represented by four MPs representing seats wholly within the city boundaries. As well as these, Filton and Bradley Stoke covers the northern urban fringe in South Gloucestershire and the north eastern urban fringe is in the Kingswood constituency. The overall trend of both local and national representation became left of centre during the latter 20th century, but there was a shift to the right in the 2010 general election. The city has a tradition of local activism, with environmental issues and sustainable transport being prominent issues in the city.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2006 Colchester Borough Council election</span> 2006 UK local government election

The 2006 Colchester Borough Council election took place on 4 May 2006 to elect members of Colchester Borough Council in Essex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2011 North Devon District Council election</span>

The 2011 North Devon District Council election took place on 5 May 2011 to elect members of North Devon District Council in Devon, England. The whole council was up for election and the Conservative party lost overall control of the council to no overall control.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2007 Torridge District Council election</span>

The 2007 Torridge District Council election took place on 3 May 2007 to elect members of Torridge District Council in Devon, England. The whole council was up for election and independents lost overall control of the council to no overall control.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2011 Torridge District Council election</span>

The 2011 Torridge District Council election took place on 5 May 2011 to elect members of Torridge District Council in Devon, England. The whole council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2012 St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council election</span>

The 2012 St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 3 May 2012 to elect members of St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council in Merseyside, England. One third of the council was up for election and the LabourPparty stayed in overall control of the council.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2007 West Oxfordshire District Council election</span>

The 2007 West Oxfordshire District Council election took place on 3 May 2007 to elect members of West Oxfordshire District Council in Oxfordshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative Party stayed in overall control of the council.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Lambeth London Borough Council election</span>

The 2018 Lambeth London Borough Council election took place on 3 May 2018 alongside other local elections in London, to elect members of Lambeth London Borough Council in England. The election saw Labour remain in control of Lambeth Council with a slightly reduced majority, winning over 90% of the seats. The Green Party achieved its best-ever result in the borough, winning five seats and becoming the official opposition and the largest Green group in London.

The 2019 West Devon Borough Council election took place on 2 May 2019, to elect members of West Devon Borough Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections across England.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Liberal Democrat–Green Party alliance</span> Political coalition in the United Kingdom

In the politics of England, a Liberal Democrat–Green Party alliance is an ad-hoc arrangement between candidates and elected representatives from the Liberal Democrats and Green Party to form a joint group on elected bodies or to field joint lists or candidates in elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Camden London Borough Council election</span> 2022 local election in Camden

The 2022 Camden London Borough Council election took place on 5 May 2022. All 55 members of Camden London Borough Council were elected. The elections took place alongside local elections in the other London boroughs and elections to local authorities across the United Kingdom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Guildford Borough Council election</span> Local election in Surrey, England

The 2023 Guildford Borough Council election was held on 4 May 2023, to elect all 48 seats to the Guildford Borough Council in Surrey, England as part of the 2023 local elections. The results saw the Liberal Democrat take overall control of Guildford Borough Council.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 United Kingdom local elections</span> Elections to local councils and mayoralties

The 2023 United Kingdom local elections were held on Thursday, 4 May 2023 in England and on Thursday 18 May 2023 in Northern Ireland. These included district councils, unitary authorities, and directly elected mayors in England, and included all local councils in Northern Ireland. Notably, these elections were the first to be held under the Elections Act 2022, a new voter identification law that is controversial, meaning voters were required to show photo ID when attending a polling station.

The 2023 East Devon District Council election took place on 4 May 2023 to elect all 60 members of East Devon District Council in Devon, England. This was on the same day as other local elections across England.

References

  1. ↑ Of the 11 independent councillors before the election, 9 formed the "West Devon Alliance" with the Liberal Democrats and Greens, led by Ric Cheadle, the other 2 independents were not aligned to any group.
  1. ↑ "Councillors by political party". West Devon Borough Council. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "Local Elections 2023: Voters across Devon to elect new councils in May | BBC". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
  3. ↑ "Local elections 2023: Conservatives lose West Devon majority". BBC News. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "New mayor and leader at West Devon Borough Council". Okehampton Times. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "West Devon election result". BBC News. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  6. ↑ "Borough Council election results". West Devon Borough Council. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "West Devon Borough Council poll for the Burrator Ward to be rearranged due to candidate death" . Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  8. ↑ Pitt, Sarah (19 May 2023). "Green councillor resigns after losing home". Tavistock Times Gazette. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  9. ↑ "Independent councillor wins by drawing lots after by-election is dead heat!". Tavistock Times Gazette. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.