Vacancy

VACANCIES FOR TOWN COUNCILLORS

Millfield Ward – 1 vacancy

Ravenhurst Ward – 1 vacancy

A notice of election for the Office of Town Councillor was published on 22nd March 2023.  The number of Councillors to be elected in the Millfield Ward was six and in the Ravenhurst Ward was seven.  Five valid nominations were received for the Millfield Ward and six valid nominations for the Ravenhurst Ward.  Therefore, the individuals nominated were duly elected without a contest.   In accordance with The Representation of the People Act 1985, which enables the Town Council to co-opt to vacancies not filled by an election, the remaining vacancies will be filled by co-option, voted for by the incumbent members of Braunstone Town Council.

Any person interested in being co-opted as a Braunstone Town Councillor should apply in writing to the Chief Executive & Town Clerk by 9am on Tuesday 16th May 2023 stating how you are qualified and what experience and skills you have to serve as a Town Councillor.    

To qualify, you must:

  • be either a British, Commonwealth or European Union citizen;
  • on the ‘relevant date’ (i.e. the day on which you are co-opted) be 18 years of age or over; and
  • not be debarred from standing as a Councillor.

additionally you must meet one of the following four qualifications:

  1. a local government elector in Braunstone Parish; or

have during the whole of the 12 months preceding the day of co-option:

  1. occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in Braunstone Parish; or
  2. had your principal or only place of work in Braunstone Parish; or
  3. resided in Braunstone Parish or within three miles of the boundary.

If you apply, you will be required to attend the Annual Council meeting on Thursday 18th May 2023 at 8pm at Braunstone Civic Centre to present your case to be co-opted as a Town Councillor and answer any questions.   The decision will be made at that meeting.

For an informal chat concerning the role of a Town Councillor please contact Darren Tilley on 0116 289 9270 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Darren Tilley

Chief Executive & Town Clerk

6th May 2023

 

Click here for the co-option notice in PDF format

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  • Wednesday: 10.00am - 1:00pm, then 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
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    Kingsway,
    Braunstone Town,
    Leicester,
    LE3 2PP

    Tel: 0116 2890045
    Fax: 0116 2824785

    enquiries@braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk

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    Braunstone Civic Centre
    Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PP.
    Tel: 0116 2890045
    bookings@braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk

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    Tel: 0116 2890704
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    Braunstone Town Community Library
    Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PP.
    Tel: 0116 3055909 or 01164820159
    library@braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk


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