Vacancy on Rufford Parish Council
24th of April, 2026
VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR
There is vacancy on the above Parish Council in the Holmeswood Ward caused by the resignation of Cllr Matt Smith.
1.A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if within 14 days (not counting Saturdays, Sundays. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a Bank Holiday) from the date below ten electors for the ward/parish give notice in writing claiming such an election to be held to the Returning Officer, West Lancashire Borough Council, 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2DF.
2. If no such notice is given the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.
Dated: 24 April 2026 Signed:- Kevin EW Newsham
Parish Clerk:- Mr Kevin EW Newsham B.Sc.(Hons)
Address: 7 Holmeswood Road, Rufford, Near Ormskirk L40 1TY
To enquire or apply, email: clerk@ruffordandholmeswood-pc.gov.uk or call 01704 822220 for more information.
To find out further about eligibility visit:
Electoral Commission Guidelines
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