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Town and parish council casual vacancies

We have been notified by the clerk(s) to the following town or parish council(s) in the Dorset Council area of the following casual vacancies in the office of councillor:

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Notice of vacancy in office of councillor

Blandford St Mary Parish

Notice is hereby given

Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that John Stayt has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish. 

If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 18 November, 2024), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made either in writing to the Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ or by email to elections@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by TEN electors for the Parish, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option. 

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 24 January 2025.

Dated 29 October 2024

Ms N Phillips
Clerk to Blandford St Mary Parish Council 

* In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday or day appointed for thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded

If you have any queries regarding the above vacancies, you should contact the relevant town or parish clerk.