We have been notified by the clerk(s) to the following town or parish council(s) in the Dorset Council area of the following casual vacancies in the office of councillor:

Back Wimborne Minster Town Council - Wimborne East Ward - vacancy in office of councillor - date of notice 9 February 2024

Notice of vacancy in office of councillor

Wimborne Minster Town Council - Wimborne East Ward

Notice is hereby given


that as a consequence of the resignation of Carol Butter, a casual vacancy has arisen in the office of Councillor for the Town Council.

In accordance with Section 89(3) of the Local Government Act 1972, where the vacancy occurs within six months before the day on which the Councillor whose office is vacant would regularly have retired, an election shall not be held under Section 89(1) of the above Act, and the vacancy will be filled at the next ordinary election of Councillors on 2 May 2024.

The Council may choose to fill the vacancy by co-option for the period until that election.

Dated 9 February, 2024

Ms L Harrison
Clerk to Wimborne Minster Town Council

If you have any queries regarding the above vacancies, you should contact the relevant town or parish clerk.