Vacancy for Batcombe Councillor

NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
BATCOMBE PARISH
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Dawn Griffin
has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council, and that a vacancy now
exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 27 April, 2026),
a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made either in writing to the
Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester,
Dorset, DT1 1XJ or by email to elections@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by TEN
electors for the Parish, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the
vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 1 July 2026.
Dated 7 April 2026
Christopher Cook
Clerk to High Stoy Parish Council
* In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday or Sunday,
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday or day
appointed for thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded