Mel Stride nominated as Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Central Devon Saturday, 8 June, 2024 I am delighted to have been nominated as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Central Devon for the General Election. I have previously served as the Member of Parliament for Central Devon for 14 years and during this time I have worked hard to stand up for communities right across our constituency. It is a huge honour to be standing for election for the fifth time. There is a really clear... Local News
Prime Minister Visits the Drewe Arms 8th June 2024 It was fantastic to welcome the Prime Minister to the Drewe Arms here in Central Devon. The Drewe Arms is a community pub with a fascinating back story, and is... Local News
Remember! You now need Photo ID to vote! 27th March 2023 From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations. By stopping anybody else acting as you at the polling station, this... Local News
Annual Dinner a big success! 9th October 2021 Conservative Party members from across Central Devon got together yesterday at the Devon Hotel in Matford for the Association's Annual Constituency Dinner. It... Local News
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