Friday 2 May 2025
No single party or political grouping has overall control of Devon County Council following the results of yesterday's local election.
Sixty seats in 58 council divisions were up for election in Devon – two divisions, Exmouth and Broadclyst, have two elected councillors each.
The Liberal Democratic Party (Lib Dems) won the majority of seats, 27, but they did not reach the 31 threshold (more than 50 per cent) required to give the party overall control of the council.
Reform UK won 18 seats. The Conservative Party, which previously had overall control, ended election day with seven councillors. The Green Party won six seats with two going to independent candidates. The Labour Party won no seats.
You can find more details of the results, including who was elected in your area, on our website.
Those elected must sign their acceptance of office before they can act as a County Councillor, but that happens quickly so that Councillors can begin their roles as soon as possible.
The first meeting of the new Devon County Council is on Thursday 22 May where all the appointments such as committees, chairs positions and cabinet members, will be made.
We will shortly be updating the website, where you can find out more about who your county councillor is and how you can contact them.
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