Notice of Vacancies in Office of Councillor

  • Under section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, notice is hereby given that five casual vacancies now exist for a Councillor in the Parish of Burlescombe following the resignations of Lewis Worrow, Luke Trevelyan, Shelley Scribbins, David Worrow and Les Brice.
  • If within 14 working days of publication of this notice, an election is requested by 10 persons who are named on the electoral register for Burlescombe an election to fill the casual vacancies will be held. If no such request is made, the vacancies will be filled by co-option.
  • Any request for an election made pursuant to paragraph 2 above should be made in writing and must be made to the Returning Officer at the address below.

    Jill May
    Returning Officer
    Phoenix House
    Phoenix Lane
    Tiverton
    Devon
    EX16 6PP

    If you require any further information or advice on requesting an election, please contact
    Electoral Services on elections@middevon.gov.uk or 01884 255255.