Torridge

  • Council Control: Min Ind
  • Conservatives 5
  • Labour 2
  • Liberal Democrats 12
  • Green 4
  • Other 13

Independents 11, non-aligned 2. North-western part of Devon, including the small shipbuilding coastal town of Appledore. The main town is Bideford; other towns are Torrington and Westward Ho!.

The Liberal Democrats gained Winkleigh from the Conservatives at a byelection on 4 December. James Craigie (Bideford East) moved from Independent to Green Party in November 2025.

Next local elections
2027

Election cycle
Full

Local authority type
District

Address
Riverbank House, Bideford EX39 2QG

Phone
01237 476700

Website
http://www.torridge.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2479.12

Upper tier authority
Devon

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