Walton Parish Council

WALTON PARISH COUNCIL – LOWER WALTON

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that due to the resignation of Jane Cooke, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by 28 September 2026 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, ward an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

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 Parish 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 28 September 2026) 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 council of the district within which the Parish Ward is situated by TEN electors for the Parish Ward.

If an election is called it will take place no later than 30 November 2026. If a request for an election is not received by the above deadline, then the Parish Council will 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 Sarah Smith, Chief Executive, Warrington Borough Council, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT. Walton Parish Council Dated: 8 September 2026 Sarah Smith Returning Officer 1 Time Square Warrington WA1 2NT.

Walton Parish Council

Dated: 8 September 2026

Sarah Smith

Returning Officer

1 Time Square

Warrington

WA1 2NT