These can be held at any time between scheduled elections, usually when a councillor resigns or dies. 

A by election is due to be held in the Wellswood ward on Thursday 6 June 2024.

For information on standing for election and the nomination process, please email electoral.registration@torbay.gov.uk Please note the deadline for submitting a nomination paper in time for the election is 4pm on Thursday 9 May 2024.