By election to take place
A by-election will be held in Donnington in April, to replace a councillor who died in office earlier in the year.
Liz Clare, one of two Labour members representing the ward on Telford and Wrekin Council, passed away on January 4.
A notice of election published by the council says candidates have less than two weeks to come forward. If two or more do so, a poll will take place on Thursday, April 2.
Councillor Clare also held a seat on Donnington and Muxton Parish Council. If 10 registered voters there request it, a by-election will be held there too.
Telford and Wrekin Council chief executive David Sidaway will act as returning officer for the election.
The published notice says: “Owing to the death of Elizabeth (Liz) Claire, formerly a member of the council for the Donnington ward, a casual vacancy exists.
“If a poll is claimed by two local government electors for the area, a by-election will take place to fill the vacancy. A poll, if required, will be scheduled for Thursday, April 2.”
Councillor Clare was also one of five parish councillors, all Labour members, representing Donnington West on Donnington and Muxton Parish Council.
A notice published by the parish council says that, if 10 voters in the parish request an election by Wednesday, February 26, one will be held for that position too.
“If a request to hold an election is not received, the parish council must, as soon as practicable, co-opt a person to fill the vacancy,” it adds.
Petitioners or candidates in both cases should contact Telford and Wrekin Council’s Electoral Services office.
