New East Devon councillor elected to the Exmouth Brixington ward

586 residents voted for Aurora Bailey (Conservative Party), who won the seat in Exmouth Brixington after a turnout of 26%.

Three other candidates stood for the seat, Julie Bennett (Labour Party) received 339 votes; Dianne Conduit (Liberal Democrats) 513 votes and Michael Rosser (Green Party) 136 votes.

The seat became vacant after Councillor Fred Caygill ceased to be a member. The other councillors for Exmouth Brixington ward are Councillor Maddy Chapman (Conservative Party) and Councillor Cherry Nichols (Conservative Party).

EDDC's political make-up is now: Democratic Alliance Group: 30 seats. Conservative group: 15 seats. Independent Group: 10 seats. Independent Councillor Group: 2 seats. Independents: 2 seats. Labour: 1 seat.