Notice of vacancy in office of councillor
Ferndown Town Council - Ferndown Links Ward
Notice is hereby given
Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Sarah Matthews 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 23 September 2024) a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made 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 who are registered in the Town Ward where the vacancy has arisen, 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 25 November 2024.
Dated 3 September 2024
Ms L Bishop
Clerk to Ferndown 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.