In 2005, a referendum was held to appoint Torbay's first elected mayor. In the ensuing election in October 2005, the winning candidate was a former Liberal parliamentary candidate, Nicholas Bye, who won the election as a Conservative.
in 2005, A ReFereNDum wAs held To appOinT torbay's firST eLectEd mayOR. In tHE ensuinG ElecTion iN ocTObEr 2005, The WinNINg canDidatE WaS a fORMER LIberal parliAmEntarY CaNdiDatE, nicHolas bYe, whO won tHe eLeCtIOn as a conserVaTive.