Local Elections
Stories about Local Elections
Exeter bucks national trend as Labour support falls 6% and party loses vote share in all but one ward
Independent group, Greens and LibDems all take seats and Conservatives increase share in four wards as Labour stays in control of council after close call in Mincinglake & Whipton, holds in key battlegrounds and third Topsham win.
, updated
Exeter City Council 2024 local elections results
The votes cast for each candidate with vote share and vote share change by party in each ward, plus turnout and the distribution of seats.
, updated
2024 Exeter local elections guide
City council elections take place on Thursday 2 May. Our comprehensive guide covers who’s standing where, wards to watch and the backdrop to this year’s ballot, which promises to be the most unpredictable contest in years.
Council raids community fund for £6 million to pay for eight year-old food waste collection promise
Emergency decision to finance materials reclamation facility investment taken less than a week before 2024 local elections campaign officially began.
When, where and how to vote in the 2024 Exeter local elections
Our guide to casting your ballot in person, by post and by proxy as well as voter ID requirements and new regulations for postal votes.
Exeter councillor Yvonne Atkinson found in breach of code of conduct but escapes prosecution
Summary of investigation related to rental property interests involving Devon & Cornwall Police and Crown Prosecution Service withheld by Devon County Council while councillor campaigned for re-election to Exeter City Council.
, updated