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Casual vacancies

A casual vacancy occurs when an elected member ceases to be an elected member as a result of, for example, their death, resignation, becoming disqualified or being no longer qualified to remain elected. 

The local authority is required to publish a public notice whenever there is a casual vacancy. The notice will state the area in which the vacancy has arisen along with any other appropriate information, such as the number of electors required to call a by-election, if relevant.

The Proper Officer is required to retain the document(s) requesting an election (Local Government Act 1972 Sec 225). Any document(s) lodged under (Local Government Act 1972 Sec 225) are required to be available for public inspection and copying (Local Government Act 1972 sec 228,5).

Notice of Vacancy - Witley & Milford Ward

A by-election to fill the above vacancy has now been requested by more than two registered electors in Waverley. A by-election will now be held on Thursday 2 May 2024. Details regarding the by-election can be found on the Witley & Milford Borough Ward By-election webpage.

Robin Taylor
Returning Officer

Dated Monday 18 March 2024 

Robin Taylor
Returning Officer


Notice of Vacancy - Farnham Castle ward

A by-election to fill the above vacancy has now been requested by more than two registered electors in Waverley. A by-election will now be held on Thursday 18 April 2024. Details regarding the by-election can be found on the Farnham Castle Borough Ward By-election webpage.

Robin Taylor
Returning Officer

Dated Tuesday 12 March 2024 

There are no current vacancies.