Democracy & Governance

Stories about Democracy & Governance

Alison Hernandez and Mark Kingscote

Devon and Cornwall PCC defies Police and Crime Panel to appoint former Torbay colleague as deputy

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez announced decision to hire Mark Kingscote on same day panel voted against appointment because “candidate does not meet the minimum requirements of the post”.

Devon County Council does deal with local VCSE sector network

Devon County Council has agreed a formal working arrangement with a county-wide network of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations.

Devon 2024 general elections results map

Devon 2024 general elections results

The ballots cast for each candidate with vote share in each constituency plus turnout and the distribution of seats.

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Exeter and Exmouth & Exeter East general elections candidates photo montage

Exeter and Exmouth & Exeter East 2024 general elections guide

Steve Race is sure to be the new Exeter MP, but the outcome in newly-created Exmouth & Exeter East is much less certain. Our guide covers predictions in both constituencies and Labour manifesto promises, limitations and likely local impacts.

Electoral Commission voting options graphic

When, where and how to vote in the 2024 Exeter and Exmouth & Exeter East general elections

Our guide to casting your ballot in person, by post and by proxy as well as voter ID requirements, new regulations for postal votes and constituency boundary changes.

Exeter City Council 2023-24 unaudited statement of accounts cover image

Annual inspection period begins as unaudited 2023-24 city council accounts published

Special information access rights enabling residents to examine records apply until 12 July as two preceding years’ accounts still not signed off and auditor’s inquiry into council governance and financial and performance management continues.

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