NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

Compton Martin Parish Council

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that following the resignation of Cllr Laura Joy, a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for Compton Martin Parish Council.

If, within 14 days* after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than Tuesday, 5th December 2023), 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 Compton Martin Parish 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 Compton Martin Parish Council. The ten signatures should be accompanied by printed names, addresses and, if known, electoral numbers.

                                                                                Vesela Ilieva

                                                                                Parish Cler

Dated: Wednesday, 15th November 2023

*         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.