South Devon Alliance
South Devon Alliance | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | SDA |
| Leader | Richard Daws |
| Founded | 23 March 2021 |
| Dissolved | November 2024 |
| Headquarters | Newton Abbot, Devon |
| Colours | Green |
| Website | |
| southdevonalliance | |
The South Devon Alliance (SDA) was a short-lived minor political party in Teignbridge District, Devon, England.
History
The South Devon Alliance was founded on 23 March 2021.[1] It had emerged out of the "Newton Says No" group, who campaigned to stop housing development within the area.[2][3][4] In February 2023, two members of Newton Abbot Town Council joined the party.[5]
In the 2023 Teignbridge District Council election, the SDA won 9 seats.[6] One candidate was David Knopfler from Dire Straits who contested Ashburton and Buckfastleigh ward.[7] In a 2024 by-election in the same ward the SDA came in second place.[8] The South Devon Alliance formed the largest opposition grouping on the council.[9] The party supported the Queen Street Traders and Residents group in opposing a pedestrianisation scheme in Newton Abbot.[10][11] Liam Mullone was the South Devon Alliance candidate in Newton Abbot constituency in the 2024 United Kingdom general election. He came in 6th place with 4% of the vote.[12] In August 2024, councillor John Radford left the party to sit as an independent.[13]
In November 2024 the party announced it was dissolving as they felt a political party was no longer the best way to represent their interests on Teignbridge District Council.[2]
Election results
| Election | Seats |
|---|---|
| 2023 Teignbridge District Council election[14] | 9 / 47
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References
- ^ "UK Parliament election results: South Devon Alliance - registrations". UK Parliament election results. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ a b Grindley, Ellen (4 November 2024). "Political party announces it is to disband at district council". Mid Devon Advertiser. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ PRSD (19 May 2022). "South Devon Alliance | new political party emerges". the PRSD. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "South Devon Alliance - BACKGROUND". www.southdevonalliance.org. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ Heppell, Ethan (6 February 2023). "Town councillors join South Devon Alliance". Dawlish Gazette.
- ^ "Teignbridge result - Local Elections 2023". BBC News. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ Henderson, Guy (20 April 2023). "Rock legend stands for election in Devon". Devon Live. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Clark, Daniel (1 May 2024). "Voters in Devon go to the polls for four by-elections". Devon Live. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Teignbridge Political Party Disbands". DevonAir Radio. 12 February 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ Ayres, John; Cox, Charlotte (17 October 2023). "Newton Abbot: Traders say 'listen to us' in high street protest". BBC News. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ Davis, Miles (17 July 2024). "Newton Abbot traders launch bid to stop town improvement scheme". BBC News. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Newton Abbot - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ Heppell, Ethan (14 August 2024). "Teignbridge without official opposition as councillor becomes independent". Dawlish Gazette.
- ^ Clark, Daniel; Stenson, Mary (5 May 2023). "Teignbridge election results as they happen". Devon Live. Retrieved 26 October 2024.