Notice of vacancy in office as Councillor

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that due to the resignation of Roland Green, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the
Parish Council.
If by 29 June 2026 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an
election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN
electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy
will be filled by co-option.
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 Parish 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 29
June 2026) 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 council of the district
within which the Parish Ward is situated by TEN electors for the Parish Ward.
If an election is called it will take place no later than 1 September 2026. If a request for an election
is not received by the above deadline, then the Parish Council will 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 Sarah Smith, Chief Executive, Warrington Borough Council,
Town Hall, Sankey Street, Warrington WA1 1UH.
Poulton with Fearnhead Parish Council
Dated 9 June 2026
Sarah Smith
Returning Officer
Town Hall
Warrington
WA1 1UH