Holsworthy Town Council Schedule of Elections
Holsworthy Town Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Nigel Kenneally
Deadline: 2 June 2026
Contact for more information: Town Clerk: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
Outcome: Ten Signatures have been received to request an Election be held on fill this Vacancy. The Notice of Election and proposed timetable will be available shortly.
Holsworthy Town Council
One Vacancy
Resignation of Councillor Jeremy Tadman
Deadline: 2 June 2026
Contact for more information: Town Clerk: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
Outcome: Ten Signatures have been received to request an Election be held on fill this Vacancy. The Notice of Election and proposed timetable will be available shortly.
Easter Bank Holiday – Collection Dates
With the Easter bank holiday fast approaching, Torridge District Council is reminding residents that there will be some changes to their usual waste and recycling collection days. 🐰🥚♻️
All refuse and recycling collections will take place one day later than usual from Friday 3 April, with normal schedules resuming on Monday 13 April.
For full details on collection dates and Easter recycling advice, please click visit www.torridge.gov.uk/
Free Devon Wildlife Trust Workshop
Join the Wilder Communities Drop-in Event at Northam Burrows on Tuesday 3rd March to learn about nature and how to nurture your own projects!
📍 Northam Burrows Visitor Centre
⏰ 13:00pm – 16:00pm
🗓️ Tuesday 3 March
Whether you’re an individual, part of a community group or simply someone with a new idea, the event welcomes anyone interested in supporting nature in their local area. It’s a great opportunity to learn from the Wilder Communities Team, access helpful advice and resources, and explore how to develop and nurture your own local or community‑based nature projects.
Torridge District Council is working closely with the Wilder Communities Team at Devon Wildlife Trust and other environmental organisations to support biodiversity improvements across the local area. This forms part of the Government’s 25‑Year Environment Plan and the national effort to halt the decline in wildlife and promote nature recovery across the UK.
Residents invited to have their say on the future of local government in Devon
Residents in North Devon and Torridge are being invited to have their say on the future of local government in the county.
In December 2024 the Government announced plans to simplify the structure of local government across England. Areas such as Devon, which currently has a county council and district councils in a two-tier system, are being asked to develop plans to move to a single-tier unitary authority.
North Devon and Torridge district councils have been working with councils across Devon to work up proposals, and in March 2025 an interim plan was submitted on behalf of all Devon’s district councils, except Exeter.
The proposal, known as the ‘1-4-5 Plan’, includes:
Keeping Plymouth as a standalone unitary authority
Forming another unitary authority covering South Hams, Teignbridge, West Devon and Torbay
Creating a new unitary authority combining East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, Torridge and Exeter
Final proposals will be submitted to the Government in November 2025. Before then, the council would like to hear from residents, businesses and groups about what matters to them.
A survey will run until 11 August 2025. Responses will help shape the final proposal and ensure it reflects the needs of the communities of northern Devon.
Councillor Ken James, Leader of Torridge District Council, said:
“Services provided by the council, affect each and every one of us. If you want to have an input on what this will look like in the future, I would strongly urge you to make your voice heard and complete the questionnaire. These changes will affect many generations to come, so we are determined that our final proposals take into account as many, and as wide varying views as possible.”
Councillor David Clayton, Leader of North Devon Council, said:
“This is the biggest change to local government in North Devon for more than 50 years, and we are determined to ensure our proposals take into account the needs and aspirations of our communities.
“We want to hear from as many of our residents, businesses and local groups as possible. Your answers and insights will play a vital role in this change, and help us ensure North Devon and its communities are well represented and get the services they deserve for generations to come.”
Torridge residents can complete the survey online on the Let’s Talk website. If you need this survey as a paper version or large print you can request this by emailing customer.services@torridge.gov.uk or by calling 01237 428700 option 9. Paper copies are available at Riverbank House, Bideford, EX39 2QG.
Post written by Torridge District Council