In accordance with Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a CASUAL VACANCY has occurred in the office of TOWN COUNCILLOR of the above named Parish (Ward), due to the resignation of Councillor Sharon Blagrove.
An election to fill the vacancy will be held if, within 14 days (not counting Saturdays and Sundays and certain days) from the date below, TEN electors for the Parish give notice in writing claiming such an election to the Proper Officer.
The name and address of the Proper Officer is:
LORNA FORD
PROPER OFFICER
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
TOWN HALL
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
EAST SUSSEX
TN39 3JX
In accordance with Rule 5(4) of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) Rules 2006, if the vacancy is not filled by election, it shall be filled by the Parish Council as soon as practicable.
For further information about the co-option process, which the Town Council will follow if no valid request for an election is received, please contact the Town Clerk.
A link to this notice at Rother District Council can be found here: Casual Vacancies for County, District and Parish Councillors – Rother District Council