Councillor vacancy

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Barry Bates 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 10 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 16 June 2026. 

Dated 19 March 2026 

Natalie Bealing 

Clerk to Symondsbury Parish Council