Updated 3 March 2026 – There is currently one vacant seat on Bishopsteignton Parish Council.
A Casual Vacancy Notice has been published (see below). This allows the public to request a by-election. Requests should be made to the electoral services department of Teignbridge District Council by 4pm on Monday 23 March 2026.
If 10 or more requests are received there will be a by-election. This will be held within 60 days.
If there are less than 10 requests the current Parish Council may co-opt a new councillor at its next full council meeting. There will be a specific application process followed. More details will follow once the casual vacancy period is complete.
