Updated 28/10/20 - Co-option Applications and Eligibility
Thornbury Town Council currently has a vacancy for a town councillor. If you think you could make a positive contribution to the town, represent the views of local people and are interested in taking on this voluntary role, we would like to hear from you.
To find out more and to see if you are eligible, please read our co-option policy available on our website or contact the Town Clerk for further information.
Applications need to be received by 30th November 2020 so that they can be considered by full council at its meeting on 8th December 2020 at 7.30pm (likely to be held via zoom).
Email: info@thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk
Phone: 01454 412103
Thornbury Town Council Co-option Policy
Thornbury Town Council- Co-option and Eligibility application form for a Councillor
Vacancy For A Councillor
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 – SECTION 87(2)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Central Ward of Thornbury Town Council.
An election will be held to fill the vacancy if notice of a request for such an election is given to the Returning Officer, South Gloucestershire Council, PO Box 1953, The Council Offices, Badminton Road, Bristol BS37 0DE by ten Local Government electors for the said electoral area no later than 5pm on Tuesday 27th October 2020.
If no request for an election is given, the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.
DATED this 7th day of October 2020
Signed, Louise Powell,
Clerk to: Thornbury Town Council
Address: Town Hall
35 High Street
Thornbury
BS35 2AR
NB If an election is called, it will be postponed in line with COVID-19 regulations and held when legislation allows.