Councillor Vacancy

NOTICE OF VACANCY 

IN OFFICE OF A COUNCILLOR 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 

Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Michael Joyce formerly a Member of the above named Parish Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Town  Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish. 

If, within 14 days (*) after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 15 November 2024), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to The Returning Officer, Elections Office, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF by TEN electors for the Parish (Ward), an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option. 

Dated: 28 October 2024 

Name of Town Clerk Vicki Smith 

Clerk to Amble Town Council 

(*) In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.