Elections and Voting

Information about the Voter ID requirements which will apply to all people who want to vote in person at elections from May 2023 onwards.

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

The Council is required to publish the number that equates to 5% of local government electors in the District each year.

Find out about casual vacancies at Town and Parish Councils in the South Hams.

You can find the results of previous year's elections and referendums here.

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