NOTICE OF VACANCY 

IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

 PARISH OF FENTON

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that due to the resignation of Councillor Geoffrey Newton, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the said Parish.

If by 15 November 2024 (*14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said 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.

Clerk of the Parish/Town Council

Dated 26 October 2024

Ian Knowles

Returning Officer

Guildhall

Marshall`s Yard

Gainsborough

Lincolnshire

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*In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday, Sunday, day of the Christmas break, of the Easter break or of a bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.