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Devon local election

Exmouth division

This election will be held on Thursday 1 May 2025.

  • This is an election for county councillors. County councils are responsible for areas such as education, transport, planning, social care, and libraries. Learn more about how your council works.

You will have two votes, and can choose from 10 candidates.

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  • How to vote

    This election uses First-past-the-post.

    Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidates.

    You can mark up to two candidates.

    Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.

    For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.

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  • You should get a "poll card" through the post telling you where to vote.

    If you haven't got one, or aren't sure where to vote, you should call East Devon District Council on 01395 571529.

    East Devon District Council
    http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/
    electoralservices@eastdevon.gov.uk

    Read more about how to vote.

  • You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election

    You do not need your poll card to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station.

  • Voting by post

    The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on 1 May 2025 was 14 April 2025. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections.

    Read more about voting by post.

    If you have a postal vote, your local council will send your postal voting pack around three weeks before polling day.

    If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact East Devon District Council on 01395 571529.

    East Devon District Council
    http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/
    electoralservices@eastdevon.gov.uk

    Replacement packs can only be issued from yesterday until 5pm on 1 May 2025.

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