Sharlston Parish Council

Notice of casual vacancy pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local government act 1972

1. A casual vacancy exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council, area as a result of the resignation of Philip Boyes
   
   
2. An election to fill this vacancy will be held if, within 14 working days of the date of this notice, a request by 10 Local Government electors for the Parish Council area is received by the Returning Officer of the Wakefield 
   Metropolitan District
   
   
3. Requests can be made by email to elections@wakefield.gov.uk or by letter to Electoral Services Office, Room 45, County Hall, Wakefield, WF1 2QW. All requests must include the full name and address of the elector(s) making the request
   
   
4. Any request received by the Returning Officer is available for inspection upon request
   
   
5. Upon receipt of a valid request from 10 registered Local Government electors within the 14 working day period,  an election will be held on a date to be set by the Returning Officer
   
   
6. In the event that insufficient requests are received within the 14 working day period, the vacancy will be filled by the Parish Council by co-option

Dated 17 of May 2024

Signed:

Emma King
Clerk to Sharlston Parish Council
74 Thorntree Avenue
Crofton
WF4 1NT