Casual Vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for Hatherton Parish following the resignation on 20th February, 2025 of Councillor Ryan Scarratt. Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies.

The rule allows TEN ELECTORS for the Parish in which the Casual Vacancy has arisen to request the Returning Officer to hold an election to fill the vacancy.* That request must be made within FOURTEEN DAYS, calculated in accordance with the rules,** of the date of this notice. The fourteen-day period ends on 12th March, 2025.

What if a request to hold an election is not received during the permitted time? 

Rule 5(5) of the above Rules will apply. The Parish Council must, as soon as practicable after the expiry of the fourteen-day period, co-opt a person to fill the vacancy.

The Returning Officer’s address is:

Electoral Services, South Staffordshire District Council, Council Offices, Codsall, WV8 1PX

The telephone number for further guidance is 01902 696121. 

This notice is dated 20th February, 2025