Notice is hereby given that 2 vacancies exist in the office of Parish Councillor for the Parish of Cople. Any person willing to fill a vacancy should apply to the Clerk in writing.
A person is qualified to be elected as a Councillor if they are a *British, Commonwealth, Irish or European citizen and over 18. In addition, the person must meet at least one of the following:
1. they are on the electoral register for the parish
2. during past 12 months they have owned or tenanted land or premises in the parish
3. during the past 12 months their principal or only place of work has been in the parish
4. during the past 12 months they have resided in the parish or within 3 miles of it.
Bankrupts and those subject to recent sentences of imprisonment are disqualified from standing.
A person cannot be validly nominated unless his/her consent is given in writing to the Parish Clerk at clerk@cople-pc.gov.uk
This should be accompanied by the following details:
• name
• address
• qualification for nomination (* as above) and one of 1-4 above
• reasons for applying for the nomination
PUBLIC elections will be held in May 2027 but for the interim period the present sitting Councillors may co-opt to fill the vacancy.
If you would like any further information please contact the Parish Clerk.
SIGNED: Anne Papé
Clerk to the Parish Council