Notice of Vacancies

We have the current vacancies in place on Cumberland Council.

Keswick Ward

Notice is hereby given, under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a casual vacancy exists in the Office of Councillor for the Keswick Ward of Cumberland Council following the resignation of Councillor Markus Campbell-Savours.

A casual vacancy is filled by means of a by-election to elect a new member to fill the vacant seat on the council.

Requesting a by-election:

A by-election is triggered by local government electors from the Cumberland Council area who request a by-election to take place. The request should be made by two local government electors within the Cumberland Council area, giving notice in writing (including their name and address at which they are registered on the Electoral Register) to the proper officer of the council at the address below.

On receipt of the requests to fill the casual vacancy, the Returning Officer will set a date for the election to be held within 35 working days of the date of the request.

Dated: Friday, 6 September 2024

Andrew Seekings, Electoral Services, Cumberland Council, Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG.

Wetheral Ward

Notice is hereby given, under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a casual vacancy exists in the Office of Councillor for the Wetheral Ward of Cumberland Council following the resignation of Councillor Geoff Mitchell.

A casual vacancy is filled by means of a by-election to elect a new member to fill the vacant seat on the council. A valid request for a by-election for the Wetheral Ward was received on Thursday, 5 September.

The Returning Officer will now set a date for the election to be held within 35 working days of the date of that request.

Dated: Friday, 6 September 2024

Andrew Seekings, Electoral Services, Cumberland Council, Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG.