North Tawton Polling Day Elections on Thursday 6 May 2021 to vote for:
Election of Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall police area.
Election of councillor to Devon County Council for the Hatherleigh and Chagford division.
Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for the North Tawton Neighbourhood Area.
Information on Police and Crime Commissioner candidates
From 15 April 2021 you will be able to find out information on the Police and Crime Commissioner candidates standing for election in the area:
Go to www.choosemypcc.org.uk
or Call 0808 196 2170
You will also be able to download a PDF booklet of the candidate details.
Information on Hatherleigh and Chagford Division
Statement of persons nominated for Hatherleigh and Chagford division:
Go to https://www.westdevon.gov.uk/article/7793/Statement-of-Persons-Nominated-Hatherleigh-and-Chagford
Information on North Tawton Neighbourhood Plan
You can read the Neighbourhood Plan at North Tawton Town Council neighbourhood plan website northtawtonneighbourhoodplan.co.uk
or call 01837 880121
North Tawton Polling Station Voting hours from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.
When visiting the polling station at North Tawton Town Hall you are asked to:
- Wear a face covering unless you have a valid exemption.
- Bring your own pen or pencil.
- Follow the signs and guidance from staff at the polling station to adhere to social distancing.
Helpline number: 01822 813604
Email: elections@westdevon.gov.uk
www.westdevon.gov.uk
Election May 2021 Results
West Devon remained Conservative in the Devon County Council elections, as per the following Election 2021 results.
Hatherleigh and Chagford (turnout 41.93%)
James McInnes (Con) 2355 – Elected councillor
Lynn Daniel (Green) 1142
George Dexter (Lib Dem) 458
Douglas Smith (Lab) 330
Matthew Morton (Reform UK) 89
Okehampton Rural (turnout 36.42%)
Lois Samuel (Con) 1942 – Elected councillor
Tony Leech (Ind) 948
Brian Wood (Green) 552
Terence Edwards (Lab) 424
Patrick Gilbert (Lib Dem) 235
Robert Rush (Reform UK) 90
Reference: Devon GOV UK
North Tawton Neighbourhood Plan Referendum on Thursday 6 May 2021
Do you want West Devon Borough Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for North Tawton to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?
Number Cast in favour of a YES = 484 (87%)
Number Cast in favour of a NO = 66 (12%)
Turnout: 35.21%
Electorate: 1579
Ballot Papers Issued: 556
The North Tawton Neighbourhood Plan will be taken into consideration by West Devon Borough Council when deciding upon planning applications in the neighbourhood area.
Reference: WDBC
Alison Hernandez has been voted the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Devon and Cornwall for another term.
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