VACANCIES FOR PARISH COUNCILLOR(S)

There is currently a vacancy on Faldingworth Parish Council due to resignation of a Councillor. Following due process, the West Lindsey District Council have advised that this position will now be filled by co-option, via resolution of the Council, at its next meeting.  Should there be more applicants than vacancies, councillors will decide the appointments by a vote, or series of votes, in order to obtain a majority decision.

To be considered for co-option, applicants must be over 18, A British citizen or a qualifying citizen of the Commonwealth or the European Community and meet at least one of the following criteria:

1.   Be registered as a local government elector for the Parish on the current Electoral Register.

2.   Have during the whole of the previous 12 months occupied as tenant or owner any land or other premises in the Parish.

3.   Have had his/her principal or only place of work in the previous 12 months in the parish of                          

4.   Have resided either in the Parish or within 3 miles thereof during the previous 12 months.  

Anyone wishing to be considered for co-option should contact the Clerk to the Council, in writing on email address faldingworthpc@hotmail.com or postal address 2 Rasen Turn, High Street, LN83SE. 

Any interested parties need to inform the Clerk in writing and will need to complete a proforma application which must be submitted to the Clerk of Council NO LATER than Tuesday 7 May 2024 for consideration at the AGM and normal Council meeting on 15 May 2024 at 7.30pm.

Interested parties will be required to be present at the Council meeting. 

Debbie Whelan

Clerk to the Council:

Date: 24 April 2024