Felpham Parish/Town Council

West Ward

NOTICE UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT (1972 (Section 87(2))

VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish of Felpham due to the resignation of Steve Baker.

Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 now applies.

The rule allows TEN ELECTORS for the ward in which the casual vacancy hasarisen to request the Proper Officer to hold an election to the vacancy. That request must be made within FOURTEEN DAYS, calculated in accordance wits the rules, of the date of this notice. The fourteen-day period ends on 30th September 2025.

What if a request to hold an election is not received during the permitted time?

Rule 5(5) of the above Rules will apply. The Parish Council must, as soon as practicable after the expiry of the fourteen-day period, co-opt a person to fill the vacancy.

The Returning Officer’s address is:

Electoral Services, Arun District Council, Civic Centre, Maltravers Rd, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5LF

The telephone number for further guidance is 01903 737616 or email: elections@arun.gov.uk