NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

 Freshford Parish Council

 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that following the resignation of Cllr Jacob Heatley-Adams, a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for Freshford Parish Council.

If, within 14 days* after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than Friday 17 July 2020), 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 Freshford 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 Freshford Parish Council. The ten signatures should be accompanied by printed names, addresses and, if known, electoral numbers.

Under the Coronavirus Act 2020, if an election is called, it will not take place until May 2021.

                                                                             Selina Jobson

                                                                             Parish Clerk

Dated: Monday 29 June 2020

*        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.