Vacancy for a Councillor
Public notice is hereby given that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish of Tiffield & Caldecote following the resignation of James Tyrrell and Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 now applies.
Published: 8 June 2026
Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 sets out the following:
The rule allows TEN ELECTORS for the ward in which the casual vacancy has arisen to request the Proper Officer to hold an election to the vacancy. That request must be made within FOURTEEN DAYS, calculated in accordance with the rules, of the date of this notice. The fourteen-day period ends on 26th June 2026
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.
Details of how to contact the proper officer are contained within the official document attached. A copy of this notice will be posted in the village noticeboard.
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