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:

Back Stalbridge Town Council - vacancy in office of councillor - date of note 10 December 2024

Notice of vacancy in office of councillor

Stalbridge Town Council

Notice is hereby given
 

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

If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 3 January, 2025), 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 Town, 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 7 March 2025.

Dated 10 December 2024

Ms T Watson
Clerk to Stalbridge Town 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.