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By-elections
Find out about local by-election's held to elect the Councillors (Members) of Torbay Council including the results of past elections.
A by-election will take place in the Furzeham with Summercombe ward of Brixham Town Council on Thursday 26 March 2026.
View the candidates standing for election.
View the notice of election.
View the notice of poll.
View the results.
Postal and proxy vote
If you wish to apply for a postal vote for the election, applications must be made by 5pm on Wednesday 11 March 2026. Apply for a postal vote on GOV.UK.
Alternatively, you can apply to vote by proxy. Applications must be made by 5pm on Wednesday 18 March 2026. Apply for a proxy vote on GOV.UK.
You can also request paper forms for postal and proxy votes by contacting us.
Contact us
- By e-mailing electoral.registration@torbay.gov.uk
- By calling 01803 208008
Previous elections
An election was held in the Furzeham with Summercombe ward of Brixham Town Council. The election took place on Thursday 29 January 2026.
View the results of the election.
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