NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY (Town Councillor)

7th of January, 2026

SECTION 87 (2) - LOCAL GOVERNENT ACT 1972 (AS AMENDED)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy is deemed to have occurred on Garstang Town Council due to the resignation of Ivor Keyes.
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 Town 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 September 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 Garstang Town 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 Rebecca Huddleston, Wyre Council, Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7PU.
Dated: 06 January 2026

Edwina Parry Clerk to Garstang Town Council

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