South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council - North and East Ward

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

1. Pursuant to s85(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, Cllr Jacqueline Cole, formerly a Member of the above-named Town Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Town Council and a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Town Council area for the North and East ward
   
   
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 Town 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 Town Council by co-option

Dated 29 of July 2024

Signed:

Anne Moran - Council Manager, Clerk to the Town Council & Responsible Finance Officer 
South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council 
Burntwood 
South Kirkby 
WF9 3QS