2023 Torbay Council election

The 2023 Torbay Council election was held on 4 May 2023 to elect members of Torbay Council in England. It coincided with local elections across the United Kingdom.

Before the election, the council was controlled by a coalition between the Liberal Democrats, with 12 seats, and Independents, with 10 seats. The largest party was the Conservatives with 13 seats. There was one vacancy following the death of Jane Barnby in February 2023.

Torbay, along with Wyre Forest, were the only two councils gained by the Conservatives. Conservative leader David Thomas was appointed leader of the council at the subsequent annual council meeting on 16 May 2023.

Voter requirements
To vote, residents must have registered by midnight on 17 April. Following the Elections Act 2022, voters at polling stations will need valid photo id. Voters who do not have one of the approved types of id can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate. The deadline for applying for this election is 5pm on 25 April.

Wards
The distribution of seats by ward is:

Ward results
The statement of persons nominated was published on 5 April 2023. Incumbent councillors are marked with an asterisk (*), except councillors running in a new ward who are marked with a dagger (†).