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Vacancy for a Parish Councillor

27th of June, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy is deemed to have occurred on Much Hoole Parish Council following the resignation.of Nathan Woodcock.

 

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 17 July 2025) 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 borough council by TEN registered electors for the Parish.

 

If a request for an election is not received by the above deadline, then Much Hoole Parish Council will make arrangements to co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable in accordance with the Local Elections (Parish and Communities) Rules 1986.

The Proper Officer is Chris Sinnott, South Ribble Borough Council, Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1DH.

Dated: 27/06/2025

Amy Evans - Clerk to Much Hoole Parish Council

 

About the role of Parish Councillor

  • Do you enjoy working with others?
  • Would you like to make a difference in your community?
  • Do you have skills you could put to good use on our forward-thinking & positive Parish Council?
  • Do you have a vision for Much Hoole now and in the future?
  • Can you commit to Parish Council meetings, 7.30pm second Monday of each month?

Yes? Please consider applying for this vacancy.

Eligibility: 18 or over, British citizen or citizen of the Commonwealth. Been living or working in Much Hoole or within three miles of the parish boundary for at least 12 months.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th July 2025

Simply submit a short paragraph by email to the Clerk of the Parish Council, telling us about yourself & how and why you would like to contribute to the Parish Council. All applicants will be contacted after the closing date, with further details of the appointment process. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that the role is an unpaid volunteer role.

Email: [email protected]

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