WASHINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

Local Government Act 1972 The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Councillor Geoff Lockerbie a vacancy for a parish councillor in the Washington Ward exists.

2. A by-election to fill a vacancy will be held if within 14 days (not counting a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday, or a Bank Holiday) from the date below (ie by 15 April 2025) ten electors for the Ward give notice in writing claiming such an election to the Proper Officer. The Proper Officer for the purpose of Electoral matters is The Returning Officer.

3. The address of the Returning Officer is :-

Horsham District, Council Albery House,  Springfield Road,  Horsham,  West Sussex, RH12 2GB

4. If no such notice is given, the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option and persons interested should notify the Clerk to the Parish Council. 

Date: 26 March 2025

Parish Clerk Washington Parish Council clerk@washingtonparish.org.uk