Notice of Casual Vacancy
22nd of July, 2026
SECTION 87 (2) - LOCAL GOVERNENT ACT 1972 (AS AMENDED)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy is deemed to have occurred in the office of Fleetwood Town Council (Rossall Ward) due to the sad passing of Cllr Jayne Martin.
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 7 August 2026) 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 Township.
If a request for an election is not received by the above deadline, then Fleetwood 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: 20 July 2026 Rebecca Hove
Assistant Clerk to Fleetwood Town Council
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