Jayne Mackie wins Fremington Byelection
Jayne Mackie has won the Fremington & Yelland byelection for the North Devon Liberal Democrats.
3 Apr 2026
Lib Dem-Run Devon County Council Delivers £3 Million Repair Fund for Devon’s Roads
Following extreme weather and storms this winter which caused significant damage to roads across Devon, Liberal Democrat-run Devon County Council announced a £3 million funding boost to help fix potholes and speed up repairs.
13 Mar 2026
Jayne Mackie chosen for Fremington & Yelland Byelection
Former teacher Jayne Mackie has been chosen as the Lib Dem Candidate for the Fremington & Yelland Byelection, following the sad passing of Cllr. Neil Denton.
10 Mar 2026
North Devon Calls for Tarka Line Upgrade
North Devon’s Liberal Democrat MP, Ian Roome, has formally presented a 3,500-strong petition to Parliament calling for action and investment to future-proof the Tarka Line and improve reliability for passengers across the area who rely on the service.
5 Feb 2026
Katie Pettman wins South Molton Byelection
Local Foodbank organiser Katie Pettman has won the South Molton Town Council Byelection for the Liberal Democrats
23 Jan 2026
EFRA Committee Chair Alistair Carmichael MP visits North Devon to meet farmers with Ian Roome MP
Alistair Carmichael MP, Chair of the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee and Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland, has visited North Devon after being invited by Ian Roome MP to meet local farmers.
19 Jan 2026
Ian Roome MP Hails New Bus Fare Zone
Stagecoach has announced a new 'North Devon' Fare Zone, after local campaign led by local MP Ian Roome, and backed by almost 3,500 people.
3 Dec 2025
£22.7m Announced for North Devon District Hospital Residences
After a sustained campaign, 'Phase 1' of the Our Future Hospital Programme has been announced.
20 Oct 2025
Ian Roome MP Addresses Lib Dem Conference Rally
Liberal Democrat MP for North Devon Ian Roome has spoken at Lib Dem Conference about the UK's support for Ukraine.
25 Sep 2025
North Devon’s MP Raises Alarm Over Pharmacy Cover
North Devon MP Ian Roome has written to the CEO of Jhoots Pharmacies, Manjit Jhooty, following a series of unexpected closures at local pharmacies.
3 Sep 2025
Lib Dems Hail Double Barnstaple Byelection Win
Josh Rutty and Omer Aydinli have been elected in a double byelection win for the Lib Dems in Barnstaple.
1 Aug 2025
Josh Rutty & Omer Aydinli Chosen for Barnstaple Byelections
New candidates Josh Rutty and Omer Aydinli have been chosen for two Barnstaple byelections on Thursday 31st July.
8 Jul 2025