Notice of Vacancy

NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

PARISH OF ALDINGTON AND BONNINGTON

(ALDINGTON PARISH WARD)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that due to the resignation of Christopher Fowler, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council within the above ward.

If by 11 June, 2020 (14 days* after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at vote@ashford.gov.uk or, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent TN23 1PL, by TEN electors within the above ward of the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy must be filled by co-option.

If an election is called it will take place, on 6th May 2021, in accordance with Regulation 6(1) of the Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020.

Dated 21 May, 2020

Clerk to the Parish Council

Mr P Setterfield

The Mission Hall

Forge Hill

Aldington

Ashford

Kent TN25 7DT

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