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Notice of a poll in Torridge


Election of a county councillor for Bideford East

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Bideford East will be held on Thursday 1 May 2025, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:
Name of CandidateHome AddressDescription (if any)Names of Signatories Proposers(+), Seconders(++) & Assentors
BARRY Mark Andrew  72 Sentry Corner, Bideford, Devon,
EX39 4BS
Reform UKGarry D Fowler (+) Robert S Bozier (++)        
CLARKE Rachel Anne  35 Ethelwynne Brown Close, Bideford,
EX39 4RH
Liberal DemocratsTeresa A Tinsley (+) Susan L Smith (++)      
HELLYER Linda Joan  12 Culm Close, Bideford, Devon,
EX39 4AX
Conservative Party CandidateJames R Hellyer (+) Kenneth H Hind (++)      
MOORE Zoe  (address in Torridge)Labour PartyRobert M Cross (+) Peter H Smith (++)      
THOMAS Huw  221 Churchill Road, Bideford, EX39 4HHGreen Party CandidateSally A Hammersley (+) Rodney J Funnell (++)    

The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling StationStation NumberRanges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat
Alverdiscott Community Hall, Stony Cross, Alverdiscott 2GC-1 to GC-207
Ethelwynne Brown Close – Communal Room, Ethelwynne Brown Close, Phase I 7GI1-1 to GI1-1455
East the Water – Pollyfield Centre, Avon Road, East The Water 8GI2-1 to GI2-1429
Bideford Youth Centre – Sports Hall & Art Room, Kingsley Road, Bideford 9GJ1-1 to GJ1-2014
Bideford Methodist Church – Schoolroom, High Street, BIDEFORD 10GJ2-1 to GJ2-1529
Morton Court Retirement Community, Birdwood Crescent, Bideford 11GJ3-1 to GJ3-957
Huntshaw Parish Hall, Huntshaw, TORRINGTON 37HN-1 to HN-109
Littleham Village Hall, Littleham 39HO-1 to HO-73
Littleham Village Hall, Littleham 39HR-1 to HR-382
Monkleigh Village Hall, Monkleigh, BIDEFORD 44HW-1 to HW-282
Weare Giffard Village Hall, Weare Giffard, BIDEFORD 69IQ-1 to IQ-349
East the Water – Pollyfield Centre, Avon Road, East The Water 75GI2-1430 to GI2-2705

Election of a county councillor for Bideford West & Hartland

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Bideford West & Hartland will be held on Thursday 1 May 2025, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:
Name of CandidateHome AddressDescription (if any)Names of Signatories Proposers(+), Seconders(++) & Assentors
DAVEY-POTTS Claire Louise  Abbotsham Court, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5BHLiberal DemocratsSusannah J D Hearn (+)
Heidi J Knight-Tomsett (++)    
JULIAN Robin  (address in Torridge)Reform UKKay Starr (+)
Marj Rees (++)      
MATHERS Simon  4 Forest Hill, Bideford, EX39 3HSGreen Party CandidateMichael Dollimore (+) Brian P Garman (++)    
RACISZ Sebastian  (address in Exeter)Labour PartyJennifer Radford (+) Nicholas J Radford (++)    
WILTON-LOVE Jeff  3 Tavern Mews, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HNConservative Party CandidateSusan G Collins (+) Wendy Chope (++)      

The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling StationStation NumberRanges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat
Abbotsham Village Hall, Abbotsham, Bideford 1GB-1 to GB-445
Alwington Village Hall, Fairy Cross, BIDEFORD 3GD-1 to GD-304
Bideford College, Abbotsham Road, Bideford 12GL-1 to GL-2211
West Croft School, Coronation Road, Bideford 13GK1-1201 to GK1-2325
West Croft School, Coronation Road, Bideford 13GK2-1 to GK2-190
West Croft School, Coronation Road, Bideford 14GK1-1 to GK1-1200
Clovelly Parish Hall, Clovelly, BIDEFORD 24GW-1 to GW-303
Clovelly Parish Hall, Clovelly, BIDEFORD 24HT-1 to HT-13
Hartland Parish Hall, Hartland, BIDEFORD 32HE-1 to HE-1296
Hartland Parish Hall, Hartland, BIDEFORD 32HF-1 to HF-72
Parkham – Allardice Hall, (Small Hall), Parkham 56IC-1 to IC-482
Parkham – Allardice Hall, (Small Hall), Parkham 56ID-2 to ID-244
Welcombe Village Hall, Welcombe, BIDEFORD 70HG-1 to HG-115
Welcombe Village Hall, Welcombe, BIDEFORD 70IR-1 to IR-159
Woolsery Sports & Community Hall – Meeting Room, Woolsery, BIDEFORD 73IV-1 to IV-804
Woolsery Sports & Community Hall – Meeting Room, Woolsery, 73IW-1 to IW-142

Election of a county councillor for Holsworthy Rural

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Holsworthy Rural will be held on Thursday 1 May 2025, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:
Name of CandidateHome AddressDescription (if any)Names of Signatories Proposers(+), Seconders(++) & Assentors
BERESFORD Tracey  Dunsdon Farm, Pancrasweek, Holsworthy, EX22 7JWGreen Party CandidatePamela O Riggs (+) Pauline E Rogers (++)      
GIBSON Stephen Ralph  Upcott Barton, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0JRConservative Party CandidateEvan H Williams (+) Crispin D Sobey (++)      
KENNARD Catriona  (address in Exeter)Labour PartyEllen A Drowne (+) Ross E Drowne (++)      
KENNEALLY Nigel John Evan  1 Victoria Street, Holsworthy, EX22 6ADLiberal DemocratsKeith Musker (+) Lyndon J Piper (++)    
ROWSELL Lynne Phyllis  (address in Torridge)Reform UKMaria J Rowsell (+) Susan J Pooley (++)      

The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling StationStation NumberRanges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat
Ashwater Parish Hall, Ashwater, BEAWORTHY 5GG-1 to GG-608
Black Torrington Village Hall, Black Torrington, BEAWORTHY 15GM-1 to GM-414
Bradford & Cookbury Village Hall, Holemoor, Bradford 16GN-1 to GN-328
Bradford & Cookbury Village Hall, Holemoor, Bradford 16GX-1 to GX-144/3
Bradworthy Methodist Chapel – School Room, North Road, Bradworthy 17GO-1 to GO-981/2
Bridgerule Village Hall, Bridgerule, HOLSWORTHY 18GP-1 to GP-631
Broadwoodwidger Community Hub, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton 19GQ-1 to GQ-341/1
Broadwoodwidger Community Hub, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton 19GR-1 to GR-197
Buckland Brewer Hall, Hillpark, Buckland Brewer 20GS-1 to GS-773
Bulkworthy – Grumbles, Haytown, Bulkworthy 22GU-1 to GU-58
Clawton Parish Hall, Clawton, HOLSWORTHY 23GV-1 to GV-288
Halwill Parish Hall, Station Road, Halwill Junction 31HD-1 to HD-750
Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, HOLSWORTHY 34HI-1 to HI-44
Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, HOLSWORTHY 34HJ2-1 to HJ2-1087/1
Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, HOLSWORTHY 34HK-1 to HK-321/1
Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, HOLSWORTHY 35HJ1-1 to HJ1-1381
Chilsworthy Village Hall – The Cornish Room, The Willows, Chilsworthy 36HL-1 to HL-505
Milton Damerel Parish Hall, Milton Damerel, HOLSWORTHY 43GA-1 to GA-34
Milton Damerel Parish Hall, Milton Damerel, HOLSWORTHY 43HV-1 to HV-364
Newton St Petrock Community Centre, Newton St Petrock, HOLSWORTHY 45HX-1 to HX-168
Pancrasweek Village Hall, Pancrasweek 55IB-1 to IB-210
Pyworthy Village Hall, Derriton Road, Pyworthy 59IG-1 to IG-674
Shebbear Village Hall, Shebbear, BEAWORTHY 61II-1 to II-748
Sheepwash Village Hall, Sheepwash, BEAWORTHY 62IJ-1 to IJ-251
St Giles on the Heath – Coronation Hall, St Giles on the Heath, LAUNCESTON 63HY-1 to HY-27
St Giles on the Heath – Coronation Hall, St Giles on the Heath, LAUNCESTON 63IK-1 to IK-496
Sutcombe Parish Memorial Hall, Sutcombe, HOLSWORTHY 65IM-1 to IM-252
Tetcott – The Arscott Hall, Tetcott, HOLSWORTHY 66HS-1 to HS-45
Tetcott – The Arscott Hall, Tetcott, HOLSWORTHY 66IN-1 to IN-74
Thornbury Holiday Park, Woodacott, Woodacoot, Thornbury 67IO-1 to IO-233
Virginstowe, St Bridgets Church, Virginstowe, Beaworthy 68IP-1 to IP-87
Putford – Old School House, Putford, Holsworthy 71HA-1 to HA-106
Putford – Old School House, Putford, Holsworthy 71IS-1 to IS-170

Election of a county councillor for Northam

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Northam will be held on Thursday 1 May 2025, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:
Name of CandidateHome AddressDescription (if any)Names of Signatories Proposers(+), Seconders(++) & Assentors
FUNNELL Keith  (address in Torridge)Green Party CandidatePeter G Hames (+) Veronica M Leat (++)      
MCGEOUGH Dermot  4 Richmond Green, Appledore, EX39 1PDConservative Party CandidateRobert L Braddick (+) Nicholas J Laws (++)      
O’ROURKE Kerry Samantha  (address in Torridge)Liberal DemocratsDanuta T Dixon (+) Clive S Dixon (++)    
ROBBINS Emma Louise  (address in Torridge)Labour PartyValerie Robbins (+) Jake Robbins (++)      
SARGENT Derek  (address in North Devon)Reform UKChristopher J Leather (+)
Aldine S Leather (++)    

The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling StationStation NumberRanges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat
Windmill Lane – Council Chamber, Windmill Lane, Northam 46HZ1-1 to HZ1-1808
Windmill Lane – Council Chamber, Windmill Lane, Northam 47HZ4-1 to HZ4-518
Westward Ho! Baptist Church, 42 Nelson Drive, Westward Ho! 48IT-1 to IT-3203
Bideford Rugby Club, King George’s Field, Victoria Park 49IA-1 to IA-1426
Northam Community Centre, Fore Street, Northam 50GE4-1 to GE4-712
Northam Community Centre, Fore Street, Northam 51HZ2-1 to HZ2-130
Northam Community Centre, Fore Street, Northam 51HZ3-1 to HZ3-278
Northam Community Centre, Fore Street, Northam 52GE3-1 to GE3-632
Appledore Community Hall, New Quay Street, Appledore 53GE1-1 to GE1-847
Appledore – St Mary`s Church Hall, Appledore, BIDEFORD 54GE2-1 to GE2-796

Election of a county councillor for Torrington Rural

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Torrington Rural will be held on Thursday 1 May 2025, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:
Name of CandidateHome AddressDescription (if any)Names of Signatories Proposers(+), Seconders(++) & Assentors
ALEXANDER RAYE Liana  (address in Torridge)Reform UKJenna M Rosslee (+) Gary Skull (++)      
COTTLE-HUNKIN Cheryl Lavinia  Woodhouse Farm, Petrockstowe, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3ETLiberal DemocratsRonald Sussex (+) Robert S Brewer (++)    
DARLING Deborah Charlotte  (address in Exeter)Labour and Co-operative PartySally Ramsden (+) Stephen J Ramsden (++)      
ELLIOTT Thomas John  22 Stafford Way, Dolton, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8PYConservative Party CandidateRosemary A Lock (+) Simon C Newton (++)      
JONES Colin  (address in Torridge)Green Party CandidateBarbara R Stojkiw (+) Cathrine H Simmons (++)    

The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling StationStation NumberRanges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat
Ashreigney Village Hall, Ashreigney, CHULMLEIGH 4GF-1 to GF-429
Beaford Village Hall, BEAFORD 6GH-1 to GH-393
Buckland Filleigh Parish Hall, BUCKLAND FILLEIGH 21GT-1 to GT-128
Dolton & Dowland Village Hall, DOLTON 25GY-1 to GY-718
Dolton & Dowland Village Hall, DOLTON 25GZ-1 to GZ-91
Frithelstock Village Hall, Frithelstock, TORRINGTON 26HB-1 to HB-291
Torrington Methodist Church Hall – The Hall, Windy Cross, TORRINGTON 27HC1-1 to HC1-1140
Torrington Methodist Church Hall – Creche, Windy Cross, TORRINGTON 28HC2-1 to HC2-995
Great Torrington Community College – Drama Studio, Calvesford Road, TORRINGTON 29HC3-1 to HC3-1182
Great Torrington Community College – Drama Studio, Calvesford Road, TORRINGTON 30HC4-1 to HC4-1119
High Bickington Community Centre, Little Bickington Lane, High Bickington 33HH-1 to HH-792
Langtree Parish Hall, Langtree, TORRINGTON 38HP-1 to HP-705
Little Torrington, Victory Hall, Little Torrington 40HQ1-1 to HQ1-193
Taddiport Village Hall, Taddiport, TORRINGTON 41HQ2-1 to HQ2-159
Merton – Clinton Hall (Conference Room), Merton, OKEHAMPTON 42HM-1 to HM-32
Merton – Clinton Hall (Conference Room), Merton, OKEHAMPTON 42HU-1 to HU-277
Peters Marland – Moore-Stevens Hall, Peters Marland, TORRINGTON 57IE-1 to IE-167
Petrockstowe – Baxter Hall, Petrockstowe, OKEHAMPTON 58IF-1 to IF-347
Roborough Village Hall, Roborough, WINKLEIGH 60IH-1 to IH-234
St Giles In the Wood Parish Hall, St Giles In the Wood, TORRINGTON 64IL-1 to IL-471
Winkleigh Community Centre, Winkleigh, Castle Street 72IU-1 to IU-1432
Yarnscombe – Victory Hall, Yarnscombe 74IX-1 to IX-274

Dated: Wednesday 23 April 2025

Steve Hearse, Deputy Returning Officer

Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon. EX39 2QG

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