These can be held at any time between scheduled elections, usually when a councillor resigns or dies. The last by-election was held on 14 December 2017 for the Watcombe ward.

Results for local by-elections held in Torbay are available to view and download.

Watcombe - 14 December 2017

Candidate	Description (if any)	Number of votes
LONG Swithin	Liberal Democrats	655 Elected
MADDOCK Daniel	The Conservative Party Candidate	355
NEAL Julia Elizabeth	Labour Party	121
TAYLOR Eleanor	Green Party	17

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Watcombe By-election 2016
Results of the by-election for Watcombe held on 14 December 2017.

Tormohun By-election 2016
Results of the by-election for Tormohun held on 5 May 2016.

Clifton with Maidenway By-election 2015
Results of the by-election for Clifton with Maidenway held on 5 November 2015.

Cockington-with-Chelston By-election 2011
Results of the by-election for Cockington-with-Chelston held on 23 June 2011.

Churston with Galmpton By-election 2005
Results of the by-election for Churston with Galmpton held on 8 December 2005.

Blatchcombe By-election 2005
Results of the by-election for Blatchcombe held on 5 May 2005.

Wellswood By-election 2005
Results of the by-election for Wellswood held on 10 March 2005.

Roundham with Hyde By-election 2004
Results of the by-election for Roundham with Hyde held on 10 March 2004.