Conservative Conservative Elections to South Hams District Council took place on 7 May, the same day as other United Kingdom local elections and the General Election.

This was the first election with new boundary changes taking effect after the number of wards was reduced by ten and councillors by 9.

The ward of Salcombe & Thurlestone was uncontested, with Conservative Party candidates Judy Pearce and Simon Wright elected.

The Conservative Party increased their share of seats in the council, despite a slight decrease in votes.

Meanwhile, the Green Party overtook the Liberal Democrats to become the largest opposition party.