Notice of Vacancy for Parish Councillor

The Casual vacancy for the Pondtail Ward in Fleet has previously been advertised for 14 days.

Fleet Town Council has been informed by the Elections Office at Hart District Council that 10 registered electors from the Pondtail Ward did not come forward and request a by-election.

As a result, Fleet Town Council now has the power to co-opt a Councillor to fill the vacancy.

Anyone requiring further information on co-option or an application form, please see the policy section of the Fleet Town Council website.

FORM: www.fleet-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Cooption-Forms-Pt-1-and-2-Nov-18.docx 

Applications will be assessed against the Council’s Co-option policy and candidates are required to make a short presentation to the Council on their range of skills, community involvement and how they will be beneficial in their role as Town Councillor.

For more general information on becoming a Town Councillor please email: info@fleet-tc.gov.uk.

Closing date for co-option applications is 5pm on 14th July  2025.

Publication date: 30th March 2025

Name of Council: FLEET TOWN COUNCIL
Name of Ward: FLEET CENTRAL

NOTICE OF A CASUAL VACANCY FOR A PARISH COUNCILLOR

Under section 87(2) of the 1972 Local Government Act.

1. There is a vacancy on the above Council for the Fleet Central Ward.

2. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if ten registered Electors from the Ward of Fleet Central in the Town of Fleet give notice in writing requesting such an Election to the Proper Officer within 14 working days of this notice.

3. The address of The Proper Officer is D Phillips, Hart District Council, Civic Offices, Harlington Way, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 4AE.

Dated:
Signed

Clerk
Fleet Town Council