Notice of Vacancy for Councillor
Due to the resignation of Councillor Richard Johnson, Muncaster Parish Council has a vacancy for a new councillor.
Published: 3 March 2025
PARISH OF MUNCASTER
NOTICE OF VACANCY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with Section 87 (2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that a casual vacancy has arisen in the office of Parish Councillor in the Parish of Muncaster, following the resignation of Councillor Richard Johnson.
An election to fill the vacancy will be held, if within fourteen days1 of the date hereof notice in writing of a request2 for such an election is given to The Returning Officer, Civic Centre Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG by ten electors of the Parish of Muncaster.
If no such notice is given, Muncaster Parish Council may fill this vacancy by co-option.
Dated: Monday 3rd Mach 2025
Michael Warmoth
Clerk to Muncaster Parish Council
- In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday, or bank or public holidays or any day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.
- There is no form of words for this request, which might simply be a letter headed with such words as “We the undersigned being electors for the Parish, call for an election to fill the vacancy arising from the resignation of ….” The signatures should be accompanied by printed names and addresses.