2015 Torbay Council election explained

The 2015 Torbay Council election took place on 7 May 2015 to elect members of Torbay Council in England.^[1] This was on the same day as other local elections, and the general election.

Ward results

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An asterisk * indicated an incumbent seeking re-election

Roundham with Hyde

Bobbie Davies was elected for this ward as a Liberal Democrat in 2011, and Rick Heyse stood in the seat as an English Radical in the same election.

Wellswood

By-elections 2015 to 2018

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Clifton with Maidenway

The by-election was held on 5 November 2015, following the death of Councillor Ruth Pentney.^[4]

Tormohun

The by-election was called following the resignation of Councillor Andy Lang, and held on 5 May 2016.^[5]

Watcombe

The by-election was called following the death of Councillor Roger Stringer.^[6] The by-election was held on 14 December 2017.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Upcoming elections & referendums . 5 April 2015 . The Electoral Commission . https://web.archive.org/web/20150315102043/http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/find-information-by-subject/elections-and-referendums/upcoming-elections-and-referendums . 15 March 2015 . live.
2. Web site: Torbay Council election results . www.torbay.gov.uk . Torbay Council . 31 May 2018.
3. Web site: By-election results . www.torbay.gov.uk . Torbay Council . 31 May 2018.
4. Web site: Obituary . www.libdemvoice.org . LibDemVoice . 31 May 2018 . 18 March 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170318182707/http://www.libdemvoice.org/obituary-ruth-pentney-councillor-agent-and-dedicated-activist-47482.html . dead .
5. Web site: Torbay Elections and Local Referendum 5 May 2016 . www.torbay.gov.uk . Torbay Council . 31 May 2018.
6. Web site: Popular South Devon Councillor dies suddenly . www;devonlive.com . Devonlive.com . 31 May 2018.