Parish Councillor Vacancy

NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

SHILLINGSTONE PARISH

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Richard
White has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council, and that a vacancy
now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 3 July, 2026), a
request for an election to fill the vacancy is made either in writing to the
Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester,
Dorset, DT1 1XJ or by email to elections@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by TEN
electors for the Parish, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the
vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 7 September 2026.
Dated 15 June 2026
David Green
Clerk to Shillingstone Parish 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 thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded