Elections and Voting

Voter ID requirements will apply to all people who want to vote in person at elections and referendums from May 2023 onwards.

Changes to postal and proxy voting came into force on 31 October 2023, and apply to all elections in England.

West Devon Borough Council is required to publish the number that equates to 5% of local government electors in the Borough each year.

Find out about casual vacancies at Town and Parish Councils in West Devon.

Every year we need to carry out an annual canvass to make sure the Electoral Register is correct.

We are currently recruiting for polling staff including Presiding Officers, Poll Clerks, and Verification and Count Assistants.