Councillor Vacancy
A casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish of Harpole following the resignation of Matthew Orr.
Published: 4 September 2024
NOTICE UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT (1972 (Section 87(2))
VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish of Harpole following the resignation of Matthew Orr.
Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 now applies.
The rule allows TEN ELECTORS for the ward in which the casual vacancy has arisen to request the Proper Officer to hold an election to the vacancy.* That request must be made within FOURTEEN DAYS, calculated in accordance with the rules, **of the date of this notice. The fourteen-day period ends on 24th September 2024.
What if a request to hold an election is not received during the permitted time?
Rule 5(5) of the above Rules will apply. The Parish Council must, as soon as practicable after the expiry of the fourteen-day period, co-opt a person to fill the vacancy.
The Proper Officer’s address is:
Electoral Services, West Northamptonshire Council, The Guildhall. St Giles Square, Northampton, NN1 1DE
The telephone number for further guidance is 0300 126 7000 or email: electoralservices@westnorthants.gov.uk
This notice is dated 4th September 2024
Name: Sally Willis, Clerk to Harpole Parish Council
