Notice of Vacancy

Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Stainland and District Parish Council

I must give notice, under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for the Stainland Ward ‘of’ Stainland and District Parish Council.

The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Councillor Alex Lyness Brown.

For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by TEN registered local government electors in [insert ward name(if warded)] of Stainland and District Parish Council must be made, within 14 days of this notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays) to:

Electoral Services, Town Hall, Crossley Street, Halifax, HX1 1UJ

Electoral-Services@calderdale.gov.uk

On receipt of a valid request, the Returning Officer will set the date of an election to be held within 60 days of this notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays), in accordance with Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006.

If an election is not requested, the Parish Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.