After 6 years as a Town Councillor, Debby Monkhouse has resigned from the Town Council. Town Mayor, Councillor Mike Bonfield, said in response ‘I would Like to thank you for your work during your time as a Swanage Town Councillor. Your knowledge and input into addressing the concerns of residents, especially in respect of local health services, has been greatly appreciated’.
This means that there are now two vacancies on the Town Council, following the death of Bill Trite in May.
Dorset Council has been informed as the authority with the responsibility for electoral services and notices have been issued to advertise the Town Councillor vacancies.
An election will take place if 10 or more electors resident in the relevant ward request one by 27th June 2025, otherwise the vacancies will be filled by co-option. Electors can only call for an election in the ward in which they live.
If an election is called in either ward it will take place not later than
1st September 2025.
To request an election, electors must write to the Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ or by email to elections@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
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