With much regret, we report the resignation of former Cusop Parish Council chair and valued member, Julia Whittall.
The formal notice is below.
Further information on how an election can be called can be found at: http://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/casualvacancies
If no election is called the Parish Council are expected to fill the vacancy by co-option, by 2 August if practicable.
In the event that the council proceeds to a co-option, and you are interested in being co-opted, please email clerk@cusopparishcouncil.gov.uk
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN THE OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR for CUSOP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy is deemed to have occurred in the
office of Councillor for the above Parish following the resignation of Julia Whittall.
Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules
2006, provides that on a casual vacancy occurring in the office of parish councillor, an
election to fill the vacancy shall be held if within fourteen days* after the date of this
notice (i.e. no later than ) Thursday 18 July 2024 has been given in accordance with section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972,
notice in writing of a request for such an election has been given to the proper officer of
the council of the district within which the parish is situated by TEN electors for the
parish.
If a request for an election is not received by the above deadline then
the parish council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable in
accordance with the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) Rules 1986.
If there is an election, it will take place not later than 60 days (excluding dies non) after
the date this notice is published.
The proper officer is Paul Walker, Herefordshire Council, Electoral Services,
Blueschool House, Blueschool Street, Hereford, HR1 2LX
Clerk to Cusop Parish Council
28 June 2024