NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
Braunstone Town Council - Millfield Ward
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Under Section 87(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Braunstone Town Council Millfield Ward.
If by 16th July 2024 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish Ward, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 19th September, 2024.
Any person interested in being co-opted as a Braunstone Town Councillor should apply in writing to the Chief Executive & Town Clerk by 12noon on 16th July 2024 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:
- a local government elector in Braunstone Parish; or
have during the whole of the 12 months preceding the day of co-option:
- occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in Braunstone Parish; or
- had your principal or only place of work in Braunstone Parish; or
- resided in Braunstone Parish or within three miles of the boundary.
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.
Dated 26th June 2024
J Smith
Returning Officer
Council Offices
Narborough
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE19 2EP
