Town Councillor Vacancy

NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

Midsomer Norton Town Council

Redfield ward

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that following the resignation of Cllr Alun Pughe, a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for Midsomer Norton Town Council.

If, within 14 days* after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than Friday 26th April 2024), a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer, Bath & North East Somerset Council, Guildhall, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW, by TEN electors for Redfield ward of Midsomer Norton Town Council, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

The request must be signed by ten persons who, at the time of the request, are listed on the electoral register as local government electors for Redfield ward of Midsomer Norton Town Council. The ten signatures should be accompanied by printed names, addresses and, if known, electoral numbers.

Katie Mason

Town Clerk

Midsomer Norton Town Council

Dated: Monday 8th April 2024

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