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Post by middleenglander on Mar 31, 2017 16:33:55 GMT
There are currently 12 11 known vacancies that will not be contested on 4 May.
11 May - 1
Kings Lynn & West Norfolk BC, Fairstead - Labour died
Not yet called - 11 10
Blackburn with Darwen UA, Higher Croft - Labour winner of 23 March by-election not eligible to stand
Lewes DC, Seaford West - Conservative resigned 29 March
Liverpool MB, Kirkdale - Labour resigned around 30 March
Oldham MB, Royton North - Labour died around 26 March
Peterborough UA, East - Conservative died 25 March
Richmondshire DC, Reeth & Arkengarthdale - Independent died 7 March
West Berkshire UA, Thatcham South & Crookham - Conservative died 24 March after car accident
West Lancashire BC, Aughton Park - Conservative resigned around 28 March
Wyre BC, Bourne - Labour resigned
Wyre BC, Rossall - Labour died 25 March
York UA, Micklegate - Labour announced would resign at end of March
I have been informed South Derbyshire DC, Woodville will be held on 4 May but this is not on David Boothroyd's list.
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Mar 31, 2017 16:39:32 GMT
Couldn't find confirmation.
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Post by AdminSTB on Mar 31, 2017 16:50:59 GMT
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Post by middleenglander on Apr 1, 2017 17:36:17 GMT
I believe the Wyre BC, Bourne by-election may well be on 4 May. Not sure about the one in Rossall but the minutes of the Council meeting refer to the Councillor being ill and having to reduce his commitments.
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Post by Sharon on Apr 2, 2017 19:02:37 GMT
Good to see this new thread, much appreciated.
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Post by middleenglander on Apr 4, 2017 9:49:54 GMT
I believe the Wyre BC, Bourne by-election may well be on 4 May. Not sure about the one in Rossall but the minutes of the Council meeting refer to the Councillor being ill and having to reduce his commitments. The by-election for the Bourne ward on Wyre BC is on 4 May. The Councillor for the Rossall ward sadly died on 25 March and no Notice of Vacancy will be issued until after the funeral. |
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Post by marksenior on Apr 4, 2017 13:31:12 GMT
Mike Assenheim , Independent councillor for Shoeburyness ward on Southend UA has sadly died
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Post by listener on Apr 5, 2017 4:09:09 GMT
The Local Government Act 1972 focuses on democracy and the democratic deficit, not on the niceties of funerals and mourning.
Section 87 (Date of Casual Vacancies) states, inter alia,
The date of which the vacancy is deemed to have occurred shall be, in the case of death, on the date of death. Public notice of any vacancy shall be given by the local authority, as soon as practicable after the date on which the vacancy is deemed to have occurred.
The local authority is not empowered to wait until after the funeral, before issuing a Notice of Vacancy. It is the prerogative of the electorate (or more specifically two local government electors under section 89) - and not the local authority or the returning officer - to initiate the process of a by-election, by giving notice in writing to the proper officer of the authority, or to defer a by-election by refraining from giving notice.
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Post by marksenior on Apr 6, 2017 9:40:04 GMT
Pauline Carlile , Labour councillor for Brumby ward on North Lincs UA has sadly died
Maureen Rowles , Labour councillor for Brinnington and Central ward on Stockport UA has sadly died
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Post by philipchandler on Apr 6, 2017 12:15:41 GMT
Seems that Salford councillor for Claremont, Sareda Dirir (Labour) has resigned, although it hasn't been officially announced her page on the council website has been deleted.
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Post by middleenglander on Apr 7, 2017 17:37:26 GMT
There are currently 15 known vacancies that will be contested after 4 May.
11 May - 2
Kings Lynn & West Norfolk BC, Fairstead - Labour died - 4 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, UKIP
South Derbyshire DC, Woodville - Conservative died - 4 candidates: Con, Lab, LD, UKIP
18 May - 1
Richmondshire DC, Reeth & Arkengarthdale - Independent died
Not yet called - 12
Blackburn with Darwen UA, Higher Croft - Labour winner of 23 March by-election not eligible to stand
Lewes DC, Seaford West - Conservative resigned 29 March
Liverpool MB, Kirkdale - Labour resigned around 30 March
North Lincolnshire UA, Brumby - Labour died 2 April
Oldham MB, Royton North - Labour died around 26 March
Peterborough UA, East - Conservative died 25 March
Salford MB, Claremont - Labour resigned around 5 April
Southend UA, Shoeburyness - Independent died 3 April
Stockport MB, Brinnington & Central - Labour died 4 April
West Berkshire UA, Thatcham South & Crookham - Conservative died 24 March after car accident
West Lancashire BC, Aughton Park - Conservative resigned around 28 March
Wyre BC, Rossall - Labour died 25 March
York UA, Micklegate - Labour announced would resign at end of March but is still shown as Councillor
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Post by linders on Apr 7, 2017 23:44:35 GMT
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Post by marksenior on Apr 8, 2017 12:01:21 GMT
Alan Whittle , UKIP councillor for Hartland and Bradworthy ward on Torridge DC has sadly died
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Post by The Bishop on Apr 11, 2017 11:33:40 GMT
Ray Cole, Tory Copeland DC councillor and former Cumbria CC member for Millom, has sadly passed away (on Sunday, it is reported)
Someone who was respected across the political spectrum and a genuinely nice man, irrespective of policy differences.
In due course that will mean a by-election in my own district ward (Newtown)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2017 11:46:32 GMT
Ray Cole, Tory Copeland DC councillor and former Cumbria CC member for Millom, has sadly passed away (on Sunday, it is reported) Someone who was respected across the political spectrum and a genuinely nice man, irrespective of policy differences. In due course that will mean a by-election in my own district ward (Newtown) Theres been some horrible undernomination by Labour in the ward. |
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Post by The Bishop on Apr 11, 2017 13:17:43 GMT
Tell me about it  I do know that in 2011, we intended to stand two candidates but one withdrew at almost the last moment. At least undernomination *shouldn't* be a problem for us this time..... |
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Post by marksenior on Apr 11, 2017 16:38:14 GMT
Howard Morgan , Conservative councillor for Hatfield Villages ward on Welwyn/Hatfield DC has sadly died
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Post by Antiochian on Apr 11, 2017 16:48:34 GMT
Pauline Carlile , Labour councillor for Brumby ward on North Lincs UA has sadly died Maureen Rowles , Labour councillor for Brinnington and Central ward on Stockport UA has sadly died Brinnington & Central was once a LibDem (marginal) ward that saw a dramatic move to Labour under the Coalition |
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Post by iain on Apr 11, 2017 17:00:54 GMT
Pauline Carlile , Labour councillor for Brumby ward on North Lincs UA has sadly died Maureen Rowles , Labour councillor for Brinnington and Central ward on Stockport UA has sadly died Brinnington & Central was once a LibDem (marginal) ward that saw a dramatic move to Labour under the Coalition We only won it once (in 2008) |
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Post by Antiochian on Apr 11, 2017 17:11:13 GMT
Brinnington & Central was once a LibDem (marginal) ward that saw a dramatic move to Labour under the Coalition We only won it once (in 2008) It was more the swing "back" that intrigued me... The 2012 election was 70.4% Labour, 8.2% LD.. quite a fall from grace.. |
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