I must give notice, under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for the Stonnall Ward of Shenstone Parish Council.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by TEN registered local government electors in Stonnall Ward of Shenstone Parish Council must be made, within 14 days of this notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays) to:
Simon Fletcher, Lichfield District Council, Frog Lane, Lichfield WS13 6YU Email: elections@lichfielddc.gov.uk
On receipt of a valid request, the Returning Officer will set the date of an election to be held in accordance with Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006.
If an election is not requested, the Shenstone Parish Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.
Odette Ghent
Parish Clerk
Dated: 11 May 2026