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4. Devon County Council elections

Devon County Council is responsible for a range of services including highways, education, adult social care, children’s services, public health, and recycling centres.

The next Devon County Council election is on Thursday 1 May 2025.

All seats on the County Council will be up for election, with East Devon District Council responsible for running elections for councillors to each of the nine County Divisions within its area, as follows:

  • Axminster - 1 vacant seat
  • Broadclyst - 2 vacant seats
  • Exmouth - 2 vacant seats
  • Exmouth & Budleigh Salterton Coastal - 1 vacant seat
  • Feniton & Honiton - 1 vacant seat
  • Otter Valley - 1 vacant seat
  • Seaton & Colyton - 1 vacant seat
  • Sidmouth - 1 vacant seat
  • Whimple and Blackdown - 1 vacant seat

Election deadlines