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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).

A By-election has been called for the Haslemere Division of Surrey County Council on Tuesday 7 July 2026. All details can be found on the By-elections page.

By-elections

 

 

A By-election has been called for the Haslemere West Ward of Waverley Borough Council on Tuesday 7 July 2026. All details can be found on the By-elections page.

By-elections

NOTICE OF VACANCY

WESTERN COMMONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy exists in the Office of Borough Councillor for the Western Commons Ward of Waverley Borough Council due to the resignation of James Staunton.

An election will be held if TWO registered electors from within Waverley Borough Council request, in writing or by email, that the Proper Officer commence the procedure to hold an election to fill the vacancy. 

A request to fill the vacancy must be made in writing to: 

The Proper Officer
Waverley Borough Council
The Burys
Godalming
Surrey
GU7 1HR

or by email to: electoralservices@waverley.gov.uk 

On receipt of the request to fill the vacancy with an election, the Returning Officer will set a date for an election to be held within 35 days (excluding weekends and public holidays), in accordance with Section 89(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

Pedro Wrobel
Proper Officer
Dated 14 May 2026

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). 

Printed and published by The Returning Officer, Waverley Borough Council, The Burys, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1HR.

 

A By-election has been called for the West Ward of Haslemere Town Council on Tuesday 7 July 2026. All details can be found on the By-elections page.

By-elections

NOTICE OF VACANCY

CRANLEIGH PARISH COUNCIL - EAST WARD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy exists in the Office of Parish Councillor for the Cranleigh East Ward of Cranleigh Parish Council due to the resignation of John Doyle.

A by-election to fill the vacancy shall be held if, within 14 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays), TEN electors of the electoral area give notice in writing by post or email claiming such an election to the Proper Officer.

The Proper Officer
Waverley Borough Council
The Burys
Godalming
Surrey
GU7 1HR

or by email to: electoralservices@waverley.gov.uk

If no such notice is given by 5pm on 15 June 2026, the Parish Council shall be entitled to fill the vacancy by co-option.

Pedro Wrobel
Proper Officer
Dated 26 May 2026

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). 

Printed and published by The Returning Officer, Waverley Borough Council, The Burys, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1HR.