Notice of Casual Vacancy

Published: 24 April 2026

NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY

 

Notice is hereby given that by reason of the resignation of Town Councillor Ian Allgood a vacancy has occurred among the members of the Town Council in the St Johns Ward.

Any person willing to fill this vacancy should submit a completed application form to the Town Council before midday on Tuesday 5 May 2026. Forms can be obtained from the Council Offices at the address shown below.

Candidates must confirm they are qualified to serve under the Local Government Act 1972.

  ·        Are at least 18 years old

  ·   Are a British citizen, or a qualifying Commonwealth/Irish citizen

  ·   The applicant should during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date have resided in or within three miles of the parish

  ·   Meet at least one of the following:

  

                   I.   Registered elector in the parish/ward

II. Lived, worked, or owned property in the area for the past 12 months

 

The applicant must not be debarred from standing as a Councillor.

PUBLIC elections cannot be held until the year 2028 but for the interim period election to the aforesaid Council will be voted for by the present sitting number of Councillors.

 

Mark Squire