Alfreton Town Council

VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF TOWN COUNCILLOR

A vacancy has occurred in the office of Town Councillor for the West Ward of Alfreton as a result of Councillor Alan Richardson resigning.

The Town Council may fill the vacancy by co-option .

Interested persons must fulfil the following criteria;

• Be registered as a local government elector for the parish or
• Have occupied as owner or tenant, within the preceding 12 months, land or premises in the parish or
• Had their principal or only place of work, during the last 12 months, within the parish or
• Have, during the preceding 12 months, resided in the parish or within 4.8 kilometres of it
• Be 18 years of age or over
• Not be disqualified for holding office as a member of a local authority – the Town Council can advise you of this

If you meet the criteria and are interested in applying for co-option please contact Alfreton Town Council, Alfreton House High St Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7HH which is open 9-00 to 12-30 on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.

You can visit, write, telephone email. You will receive a straightforward application form which you are asked to complete and return. If you need any help in completing the form please inform the Town Clerk’s staff at the time of applying.

Closing date for receipt of applications is noon, 19 days prior to a Full Council meeting

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Councillor application form

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF TOWN COUNCILLOR

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the West Ward of the Parish of Alfreton, as a result of the reason of Councillor Alan Richardson resigning.

The vacancy will be filled by election if, within 14 days after the date of this notice*, 10 electors for the West Ward give notice in writing to the Electoral Returning Officer, Amber Valley Borough Council, Town Hall, Market Place, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3BT asking for an election to be held to fill the vacancy.

If an election is not requested, the vacancy will be filled by Alfreton Town Council

Dated 9^th January 2024

Signed

T.Crookes

Town Clerk and Proper Officer

*(Note: The period of 14 days referred to EXCLUDES Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays)