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Flower and Produce show 2026

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2026 Gittisham Flower & Produce Show: A Little Bit of “Dirty” Fun!

Get ready to dig deep and show us what you’ve been growing behind closed doors! Whether you’re a master breeder or a first-time fumbler, we want to see your best bits on August 1st.

We’ve got a category for everyone, so don’t be shy:

  • Vegetables: We know size isn’t everything, but who will have the longest runner or the biggest cucumber?
  • Flowers: Show us your sweet peas and your impressive spikes! (Please ensure your pansies are floating comfortably in clear water).
  • Homecraft: Is your lemon drizzle moist enough? Looking for a date? The Date and Walnut Cake is nutty, moist, and guaranteed to satisfy. Remember, we want to see if you can truly make your pie and eat it.
  • Men Only: Can you handle the Drunken Sunken Chocolate Cake, or will it all end in a soggy bottom?
  • Potatoes: If you haven’t started yet, get your hands on Sue and David’s buckets—everyone loves a good tuber.

Don’t just stand there clutching your walking stick—come and show the parish what you’re made of!

Schedule available here: https://gittisham.org.uk/events-directory/flower-and-produce-show/

Gittisham Parish Council Local Plan Submission

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EDDC LOCAL PLAN 2nd REG 19 CONSULTATION

SUBMISSION BY GITTISHAM PC

This is the submission that was made on behalf of Gittisham Parish Council.

The consultation period has now expired.

“The Gittisham Parish Council has consistently challenged the allocation of land for residential and industrial development on land to the west of Hayne Lane. The GPC have submitted as part of the 1St  Reg19 consultation a wide range of objections to the allocations Gitti-03/04 and 05.

The lack of detailed and robust infrastructure and viability assessments  to support the delivery of proposed allocations has been an area of concern which has been previously raised by Gittisham Parish Council directly with EDDC. It is clear that sustainability has been sacrificed in order to meet housing and employment targets.

The additional evidence now provided as part of the 2nd Reg 19 Consultation raises additional concerns regarding the allocation of residential and industrial land in unsustainable locations.

It is also noted that an updated East devon Local Plan Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) has been submitted as additional evidence as part of 2nd Reg 19 consultation. 

The opening comments within that document state:

Infrastructure delivery is fundamental to supporting sustainable development. Strategic and well-planned infrastructure ensures that new developments contribute positively to community needs and objectives. Developments lacking appropriate infrastructure risk being suboptimal or unacceptable and may result in environmental harm. Comprehensively understanding infrastructure requirements and establishing robust delivery mechanisms is crucial for substantiating the Local Plan, informing planning documents, guiding Community Infrastructure Levy allocations, and supporting broader council initiatives.

It is against the background of this statement together with the additional evidence to be found in the Waste Cycle Study Nov 2025 (additional evidence to support 2nd Reg 19 Consultation) that Gittisham Parish Council wish to reaffirm in this 2nd Reg 19 Consultation the objections previously made to the proposed allocations Gitti-03/04/05, and to submit that Honiton is not a sustainable location for the level of residential and industrial development being promoted.

Prior to the publication of the Water Cycle Study (WCS) the Environment Agency (EA) in response to the EDDC Sustainability Appraisal (Feb 2025 page 77) expressed concerns about the Sustainability Appraisals “limited focus” on “….sewage capacity”. They also advised policies (in the new Local Plan) should “require proof of sewage infrastructure adequacy prior to any development approval” and also that “policies must explicitly tie development phasing to infrastructure delivery”. These concerns have now been confirmed.

It is submitted that the findings contained within the Water Cycle Study together with the concerns of the EA, seriously undermine the likelihood of the Honiton allocations coming forward within the plan period. Looking in detail at the Water Cycle Study the current waste discharges into the River Otter at Honiton are significantly exceeding capacity and, that to meet the requirements resulting from the housing allocations alone at Honiton (including Gitti-05) would require an increase in capacity at the Honiton STW  of 73%. That capacity would also have to be increased further as a result of the 15 ha industrial allocation at Gitti-03/04.

It is notable that there is an absence of any SWW investment programme to provide any improvements at the Honiton STW. The level of investment required to address existing and future demands cannot be financed from developer contributions alone. Given the current and projected capacity issues at this STW together with the absence of any investment strategy by SWW, and in parallel with other known existing infrastructure deficiencies, it is submitted that Honiton cannot be regarded as a sustainable location for the scale of development that the Local Plan is promoting.

Although the IDP and WCS are not part of the emerging Local Plan the IDP is “crucial for substantiating the Local Plan” (IDP para 1.2). Given its shortcomings the IDP clearly fails to perform this “crucial” task and, consequently challenges the soundness of the Local Plan.

In the absence of there being a clear and robust viability assessment for each of the major Honiton allocations and particularly those allocations Gitti-03/04/05, and in the light of the new evidence, in particular the IDP and WCS, forming part of the 2nd Reg 19 Consultation, the Gittisham Parish Council continues to raise its objections to the continuing allocations of Gitti-03/04/05 for employment and housing purposes and to object in general to Strategic Policy SD03 : Honiton and its development allocations, as the evidence supports the opinion that Honiton is not a sustainable location for the scale of development proposed.”

Cllr David Valentine

February 2026

Welcome Pack for New Residents

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Compiled by Councillor Pester, Gittisham Parish Council is delighted to release this welcome guide for new residents. We hope this helps you settle into our wonderful parish! If you would like a physical copy, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Welcome Pack

Gittisham Village Hall Report 2025

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As this year draws to a close we wanted to reflect on the extraordinary year it has been!

Over the past 12 months, our village hall has been quietly building sustainability and whole

community engagement, having had some success with grant applications with both Devon

County Council and the National Lottery. We’ve gone greener with solar panels, warmer with

full window replacements to double-glazed units and loft insulation, and safer with new secure

doors. Inside, the toilets have enjoyed a refresh with a fresh coat of paint and shiny new hand

dryers, while behind the scenes a commercial fridge is already in place, and a freezer is on its

way (cool news indeed). Outside, the garden has had a glow-up too, with new shrubs,

colourful perennials and over 1,000 bulbs planted—expect a springtime showstopper. We have

also added some new benches, one that will accommodated users in wheelchairs. We’re also

part-way through installing a brand-new commercial kitchen, due to be finished early in the

new year. And we’re not stopping there: plans are already lined up to carry this great work

into 2026, with painters ready to give the main hall itself a fresh new look.

It’s been a truly buzzing year on the social front, with a packed programme of events that

were all enthusiastically supported (thank you for keeping the kettle permanently busy).

Burns Night was a sell-out, the much-anticipated Cabaret more than lived up to expectations,

and Easter Bingo proved that competitive instincts don’t take holidays. We fired up the grills

for a fabulous Father’s Day BBQ, enjoyed an exciting live music event, shortly followed by

our own Open Mic night, and welcomed well-attended evening talks from local speakers. The

Village Fete drew visitors from far and wide—and quite possibly set a hall record for cups of

tea served in one afternoon. Add in quizzes for the fiercely competitive and the cheerfully

clueless, our much-loved coffee and cake afternoons, a lively Christmas Bingo, and a

wonderfully supported Christmas Craft Fair for local makers: it’s fair to say the hall has

been full of laughter, conversation, and community spirit all year long.

Alongside our packed calendar of organised social events, the Parish Hall has continued to be

a popular choice for private hire, playing host to family parties, pop up restaurants, milestone

celebrations and last year, 3 glorious weddings!

It’s wonderful to see the hall so well used -clearly its not just a building, it is where the

community choose to come together to celebrate

We would like to extend a huge thank you to our wonderful local community for the

continued support throughout the year, including the local business community who have

gifted many items making these projects possible. From turning up in great numbers to our

events, to lending a hand setting them up and clearing away and helping with the ongoing

improvement works at the hall, your time, energy and enthusiasm make everything possible.

The village hall truly thrives because of the people who use it, support it and care about it –

and we couldn’t do it with you!

We’re already busy behind the scenes putting together a fun-filled programme of events for

the year ahead. Much-loved favourites will be making a welcome return, alongside some

exciting new ideas that we can’t wait to share with you. It’s shaping up to be another great

year at the village hall, with something for everyone – so keep an eye out for dates, dust off

your diary, and get ready to join in the fun!

Gittisham Fete Report 2025

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Gittisham Fete a ‘Quacking’ Success Despite the Rain
Gittisham’s annual fete, held on Saturday, August 30th, was a resounding success, drawing over 500 visitors despite the damp weather (great for ducks). The event kicked off with a grand opening by Honiton’s Town Crier, Caroline, setting a lively tone that continued throughout the day.

The air was filled with music and merriment, featuring a medley of pieces by the Honiton Town Band, vibrant performances from the Otter Morris Dancers, and the energetic sounds of the Exeter Street Band. The stalls were a fantastic sight, stretching from the Village Hall, where fantastic traditional cream teas were served (which raised nearly half the funds!), all the way up to the Church, which hosted a display titled “Gittisham Memories,” showcasing the village’s history.


Attendees also enjoyed a variety of other attractions, including classic cars and live blacksmithing demonstrations  from Gittisham’s very own forge.
A brief pause in the rain allowed for the highly anticipated Dog Show, judged by Maryanne from Vale Vets. The competition was fierce, with many great entries making for some very tough decisionns. A particularly amusing moment came during the “Best 6 Legs” category, which was won by Len, who in a display of true British grit, was sporting shorts despite the downpour.


The Dog Show took place in Will’s field, which was also home to more stands. These included the Poetry stand, where Anne created a fantastic poem about the event, which was read out the following day.
There was also the popular Goat-O-Booth, where both children and adults got selfies with the gorgeous goats.



The day’s highlight was the Great Duck Race, which commenced at 4:48 PM after the sluice was opened. Spectators cheered as the ducks raced down the River Gitt, navigating obstacles and vying for the lead.


The champion duck was plucked from the water by Finley, a 10-year-old volunteer who was an integral part of the day’s operations.

Finley was recognized as a true star, assisting with everything from setup and parking to radio commentary and the final rescue of the winning duck.
Thanks to the community’s support, the fete raised just over £2,000, a fantastic achievement given the weather. The funds will go towards the maintenance of the Church and the Village Hall, two key community buildings.


The fete will return next year on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. More details about the event will be announced in the new year.
There are also lots of great events coming up in the Gittisham Village Hall soon. Be sure to check the Gittisham website and Facebook page for more details,
The success of the fete was made possible by the hard work of the many volunteers, parishioners & bakers, also the generous support of the sponsors, including the Parish Council, Carter Dawes, Combe Estate & Shermans Farm, Vale Vets, The Pig, Combe Garden Centre, Otter Nurseries, Joshuas, Devon Vale, Hare and Hounds,  Norman Lockyer Observatory, Heron Farm, and OneStop Shop.
– Alex Rowe & The Gittisham Fete Committee
Images by Alex, Robert, Toni, Carla, Gary, Stella & Damian

Gittisham Gazette – June 2025

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A parish newsletter brought to you by Gittisham Parish Council and St Michael’s Church


What’s On                         at the Village Hall  

Coffee&Cake4AKitchen    28th June 

Father’s Day BBQ       15th June 

Band and Bar          21st June

Please support these events to help us raise vital funding for the upkeep of our beautiful village hall


Weekly Fitness class Tuesday mornings

Folk Dancing Weds evenings

Community Kitchen Thurs eve Yoga Friday afternoons  

Pierre’s Café         8th June

Gittisham Fete 30th August  

Church 200 Club May Draw Results
1st Prize Ava Marker-Morgan
2nd Prize Nigel Seward
3rd Prize David Fallows  



  Church Services  
Pentecost Sunday June 8th 

Holy Communion   Sunday 29th


June 11am Pet Service the Green             

 ‘Around the World’ Flower Festival in the Church     
Sat & Sun July 5th& 6th                                                          Coffee, Light Lunches and Cream Teas in the Village Hall        
All day from 10am.                                                                                                                                Concert in the Church
Sat July 5th  4.30 – 5.30 pm                                                                                                                           ‘Love Songs through the Ages’                                                                                               
Concert Tickets
£15 per person with complimentary Pimms.                       
Proceeds to St Michael’s Church   For further information contact Julia at Tel 07763111367                                                                                              

Grain to Cream – Ed Hayman

I’m sure you will have noticed the new shed being built at Gittisham Farm on the site of the old farmhouse. It’s now been 14 years since the fire, and a lot has changed both on and off the farm; time does fly. With our calf-rearing facilities upgraded, this shed is the next step in improving animal health and performance, with weaned calves (3 months old) entering the shed and moving on again a few months later. The main benefits will be improved ventilation for the youngstock, labour savings, and a lower stocking rate across all sheds in winter. The weather has been on our side this spring, allowing us to take the 1 st cut of grass silage at the end of April before it went to seed. This means the crop is higher in energy with greater digestibility compared to grass cut at a later growth stage. Allowing the dairy cows to produce more milk from forage, and reduce the proportion of concentrates (Wheat, Rapemeal, etc) in the milking ration. It’s a sharp contrast from last spring, where I think if we had tried to take silage in April, it would have looked like a reenactment of the Somme! I’m sure we’ll soon be complaining that it’s too dry, although the clay-based soils on the farm are very good at retaining moisture. For the third time now, we have planted an acre or so of pumpkins, or a ‘hectare’ to the metrically minded. The first true leaves are showing, along with a flush of weeds, unfortunately. Luckily, I have a tractor-mounted inter-row weeder for the bulk of the work, and a begrudging workforce for the rest! Hopefully, come October, the field will be covered in every variety of pumpkin under the sun.

Cream Tea and Raffle on Saturday 14th June 2-5pm At 5 Bracken Close, Gittisham Vale EX14 2XA All welcome, with donations towards the fabric fund of our parish church. Any donations for the raffle gratefully received. No booking needed, just turn up. St Michael’s Church Julia Barratt

                          We are blessed here in Gittisham, to enjoy not just on Asencion Day but all year round, the glorious stained-glass window above the altar, showing Christ ascending to heaven with the disciples looking on in awe and wonder. As Thomas Traherne, the C17th priest-poet and mystic wrote: .. our enjoyment of the world is never right till until every morning we awake in Heaven; see ourselves in our Father’s Palace; and look upon the skies, the earth, and the air as Celestial Joys’.                                                                                                                                                   

There is definitely a lot to enjoy this summer in and around the Church!     As I write, the Church is looking wonderful with the amazing displays of flowers for Bill and Sara’s wedding. And so a very big ‘Thank You’ to the fantastic team of flower arrangers and to all those who helped with preparing the Church and also to the Churchyard Brimble’s for their work in the Churchyard!

Well Done Everyone!

With congratulations to the newlywed couple Bill and Sara  

Snapshots of Rural Life  – Adam Powell
I strongly urge you to sneak off for an hour or less and take a trip back in time at the Thelma Hubert Art Gallery, round the back of Dowell Street Car Park in Honiton. Until the June 28 there is an exhibition of photos by James Ravilious, he was commissioned, in the late 1970s and 1980s, to make a photographic record of rural life around Beaford in Mid- Devon. Living in the Parish of Dolton, he was well known and well liked. He had a habit of chatting to people, sometimes for hours, as they went about their daily tasks, then returning a few days later with a photo he had taken of them, they were often completely unaware of the camera. He used small Leica 35mm cameras, that he probably slipped in a pocket. James adapted his many cameras to reduce glare, as he often shot into the light. As a result, the large prints have detail right to the edges, they are endlessly fascinating. The photos capture intimately the events of the everyday, the people, the animals, and the landscape, in all weathers. There is the teenager running late for school, unaware he is being photographed from the top of the church tower. Three women assist an ewe lambing in a field. I was drawn to a formal photo of men well turned out, taken on Remembrance Day. Another shot captures a young hedge layer, sat back against the hedge he has just laid, he eats his lunch alone in the field. Then there is one of the milk cart half loaded with full churns, very soon to be replaced by the milk lorry from the Milk Marketing Board. And there are many more besides, I would choose any of these photos to hang in my kitchen, where I could look at its detail and composition endlessly. In all James Ravilious took over 80000 photos of rural life in Mid-Devon. This life was a harsh almost a subsistence one, where folk lived by seasonal rhythms; a life that has now been displaced by modern agricultural and desirable rural life.

I moved from London to a small Mid-Devon farm in the late 1970s, to say it was a culture shock is an understatement. We milked the cows by hand, making a soft cheese in the kitchen in the evening, to be sold in South Moulton Market the next morning. One of the farm cottages housed the post office, we killed, gutted, and plucked chickens behind the counter, between customers. That post office is of course gone, as is the farm, and village pub, a way of life almost past. But I expect the morning mist still hangs over the River Mole near that village, beautiful as ever. I have talked myself into having another look at those photos…. before June 28. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am—5pm entry free, well worth a donation.    		 
    Pierre’s pop-up café will be in Gittisham Village Hall on Sunday 8th June.  On the menu is slow-cooked Provençal beef with gratin dauphinois – thinly sliced potatoes baked in the oven with cream and garlic.  There will be a vegan version of the potatoes, along with a mushroom and lentil terrine.  As usual there will be a selection of home-made cakes and pastries, coffees, teas and soft drinks including Gittisham-grown elderflower cordial served from 10am-4pm.  Vegans and coeliacs catered for.  If the weather is fine you’ll be able to sit and enjoy your food outside.  Please book for lunch if you can, as it helps us with numbers.  Call or text Pierre on 07545 214940.  Cash and cards accepted.     

Gittisham Parish Council JUNE 2025 Report

Six councillors met for the June meeting along with Alasdair Bruce (EDDC) and three members of the public.

Village play area. Councillors discussed the appropriate management of wildness for the wild area, following a comment from a resident about the height of grass and brambles around the tower slide before they were cut. Adam Powell suggested cutting the grass right back and see what flowers next spring. He added that Devon Wildlife Trust had approached him to offer a mini tree nursery, which could be planted in a corner of the play area.

Finance. Councillors agreed the finances, as well as the annual accounts and governance statement for 2024/25.

Crimes. March 2025: Nags Head Road: 1 x violence & sexual offences, 1 x other crime. Nether Close: 1 x violence & sexual offences. Hamlett Close: 1 x violence & sexual offences. Meadow Acre: 1 x vehicle crime

Planning applications.

a) 24/0514/FUL – Land adjacent to Town House Gittisham EX14 3AJ – Demolition of existing agricultural buildings; proposed housing scheme for 6x. CLT-owned affordable homes for rent, and 3x estate-owned open market houses (amended plans)

b) 25/0885/FUL – Unit 3 Iron Bridge Industrial Estate EX14 3AN – Proposed enlargement of existing commercial building to provide additional warehouse space

c) 25/0369/FUL – Roebuck Farm Weston EX14 3PB – Proposed MOT station, hard-standing and widened access track (retrospective application).

Councillors resolved to have no objection to a) or b). Regarding c), members objected to this application which potentially risks increasing vehicle movements in the surrounding area. Alasdair Bruce said many would be aware of the action taken on 23rd May to remove a number of mature trees relating to the widening of the entrance to Roebuck Farm. Councillors expressed their concern that this didn’t appear to be part of the planning application and it was undertaken within the bird nesting season. Alasdair Bruce said he had shared the information at EDDC’s cabinet meeting, and has asked if there is anything that can be done to stop this type of destructive act being perpetrated in the future. The track entrance is in Gittisham parish.

Honiton sports provision. Peter Orchard reported that EDDC have released £200k of S106 money via Honiton Town Council to Honiton Rugby Club for improvements to floodlights and drainage. Work should start this month for completion by the forthcoming season. Part of this sum was a contribution from Baker Estates to Gittisham Parish, which councillors had decided previously was better spent on facilities in Honiton that could benefit Gittisham parishioners. Peter Orchard said that Honiton TC also has access to another pot of money for sports provision. HTC will write to all Honiton-based sports facilities and clubs asking for ideas. The next meeting will take place in September 2025, when decisions will be made on which ideas to fund.

Road closures. 4–6 August road through Alfington closed for Wales and West Utilities work. 7 August 0700–1900 temporary one-way along old A30 adjacent to Honiton Agricultural Show.

Next meeting. Thursday 3rd July at 7.30pm in the parish room.

Statement of Persons Nominated

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East Devon District Council

Election of a County Councillor

The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as a County Councillor for the Feniton and Honiton Division:

Name of Candidate  ALCOCK Barry (Reform UK)
Name of Proposer FRY James
Name of Seconder SMITH Graham L

Name of Candidate  CASEMORE Stephen John (Labour Party)
Name of Proposer KOLEK Stephen R
Name of Seconder SIMPSON Florence E

Name of Candidate COLLINS Jane (Green Party Candidate)
Name of Proposer WALKER Brent
Name of Seconder WALKER Sarah

Name of Candidate  FAITHFULL Peter Hamilton (Independent)
Name of Proposer HUGHES John R
Name of Seconder HUGHES Sarah

Home Address 14 Tip Hill, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1BE

Name of Candidate  FOTHERINGHAM Joanne Sara (Independent)
Name of Proposer MCCOLLUM Anthony J
Name of Seconder VERNON Victoria A

Name of Candidate  JEFFERIES Richard Oliver (Liberal Democrats)
Name of Proposer RYDER-MILLS David R
Name of Seconder FOULDS Sarah V A

Home Address 11 Millrise, Luppitt, Honiton, EX14 4UA

Name of Candidate  TWISS Phillip Michael (Local Conservatives)
Name of Proposer LONG Gregory
Name of Seconder BROWN Albert C

Home Address Swallowcliff, Beacon, Honiton, EX14 4TT

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Dated Thursday 3 April 2025
Melanie J Wellman Deputy Returning Officer
Printed and published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Blackdown House, Border Road, Honiton, EX14 1EJ

Notice of Election Agents’ Names and Offices

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Devon County Council Election
Date Of Election: Thursday 1 May 2025

I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the names and addresses of election agents of the candidates at
this election, and the addresses of the offices or places of such election agents to which all claims, notices, writs, summons, and other documents addressed to them may be sent, have respectively been declared in writing to me as follows:

Feniton & Honiton Division

Name of Candidate  ALCOCK Barry
Name of Election Agent FRY James
Address of Agent 10 Juniper Close, Honiton, EX14 2XL

Name of Candidate  CASEMORE Stephen John
Name of Election Agent CASEMORE Stephen John
Address of Agent 18 First Avenue, Exeter, EX1 2PH

Name of Candidate COLLINS Jane
Name of Election Agent VAUGHAN Sarah
Address of Agent 1 West Clyst Barnyard, West Clyst, Exeter, EX1 3TR

Name of Candidate  FAITHFULL Peter Hamilton
Name of Election Agent FAITHFULL Peter Hamilton
Address of Agent 14 Tip Hill, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1BE

Name of Candidate  FOTHERINGHAM Joanne Sara
Name of Election Agent INGHAM Nicholas
Address of Agent 49 New Street, Honiton, EX14 1BX

Name of Candidate  JEFFERIES Richard Oliver
Name of Election Agent OLIVE Todd
Address of Agent The Hive, School Hill, Whimple, EX5 2TS

Name of Candidate  TWISS Phillip Michael
Name of Election Agent BARWELL Jack David
Address of Agent 49 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1PW

Dated Thursday 3 April 2025
Melanie J Wellman Deputy Returning Officer
Printed and published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Blackdown House, Border Road, Honiton, EX14 1EJ

Notice of Election

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NOTICE OF ELECTION
Election of Devon County Councillors on Thursday 1 May 2025
For the Electoral Divisions listed below

Electoral DivisionNumber of County Councillors to be elected in the district of East Devon
AxminsterOne
BroadclystTwo
ExmouthTwo
Exmouth & Budleigh Salterton Coastal One 
Feniton & HonitonOne
Otter ValleyOne
Seaton & ColytonOne
SidmouthOne
Whimple & BlackdownOne


Nomination papers may be obtained from the offices of the Deputy Returning Officer for the relevant Council area listed below. Nomination papers must be delivered by hand to the Deputy Returning Officer for the relevant Council area listed below on any day after the date of this Notice, on Monday to Friday, during the office hours stipulated by each Council (excluding Bank Holidays) but no later than 4pm on Wednesday 2nd April 2025.


If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 1 May 2025.


Applications to register must be received by the Electoral Registration Officer for the relevant Council area by 11th April 2025 and can be completed online at www.gov.uk/registertovote or complete a form available from the relevant council offices listed below.


Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the relevant Electoral Registration Office by 5pm on Monday 14 April 2025. Postal Vote applications can be made online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote.


Applications to vote by proxy (not emergency proxies) must reach the Electoral Registration Officer for the relevant Council area listed below by 5pm on Wednesday 23rd April 2025. Proxy applications can be made online at www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote.


Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Wednesday 23 April 2025. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate can be made online at www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate or by completing a form which is available from the relevant Electoral Registration Office.


Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer for the relevant Council area listed below no later than 5pm on 1 May 2025.


Electoral Services in the District of:
East Devon – Blackdown House, Border Road, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, EX14 1EJ
Exeter – Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 1JN
North Devon – Lynton House, Commercial Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1DG
Teignbridge – Council Offices, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX
South Hams – Council Offices, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE
Mid Devon – Council Offices, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, EX16 6PP
Torridge – Council Offices, Riverbank House, Bideford, EX39 2QG
West Devon – Council Offices, Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, PL19 0BZ


Maria Price (County Returning Officer) – 25 March 2025

Parish Councillor vacancies x2

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  • Do you have time or expertise which could benefit your community?
  • Do you want to make a difference to those around you?
  • Are you passionate about your local area?
  • Do you want to represent the views of local people?

If you would like to make a difference, and be involved in shaping the future of your local community, you could apply to become a Gittisham Parish Councillor.

Gittisham Parish Council is looking for two new Parish Councillors, one for the Vale ward and one for the Village ward.  If you are interested, please contact the Clerk, Fiona Clampin, on

You will need to fill in a short application form and be prepared to submit a short paragraph on your suitability for the role.

The closing date for completed applications to be with the Clerk is

23.59 on Wednesday 16th April 2025

To qualify to become a Parish Councillor a person must:

*be a British subject over 18 years old

*be listed on the current electoral roll

*live in Gittisham parish, or occupy as owner/tenant any land/premises therein or have a principal place of work within the Parish

*must not be disqualified from holding office as a Councillor.