NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

PARISH OF SANDFORD ST MARTIN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that George Smith, formerly a member of the above named Parish Council, has ceased to be a member of the Parish Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish.

If, within 14 days after the date of this notice (ie no later than Friday 10 February, 2023) a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to the Head of the Paid Service, West Oxfordshire District Council, Woodgreen, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1NB by TEN electors of the Parish, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If there is an election, it will take place no later than Thursday 13 April 2023.