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Vacancy for two Parish Councillors

/ George Weeks

Notice of vacancy in office of councillor

Okeford Fitzpaine Parish

Notice is hereby given

Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Fred Light has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 19 February 2026), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made either in writing to the Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ or by email to [email protected] by TEN electors for the Parish, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 27 April 2026.

Dated 30 January 2026

Sam Smith
Clerk to Okeford Fitzpaine Parish Council

* In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday or day appointed for thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded

Okeford Fitzpaine Parish – vacancy in office of councillor – date of notice 30 January 2026 (2)

Notice of vacancy in office of councillor

Okeford Fitzpaine Parish

Notice is hereby given

Pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Sue Finklaire has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 19 February 2026), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made either in writing to the Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ or by email to [email protected] by TEN electors for the Parish, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 27 April 2026.

Dated 30 January 2026

Sam Smith
Clerk to Okeford Fitzpaine Parish Council

* In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday or day appointed for thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded

A 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT FOR OKEFORD FITZPAINE PARISH

/ George Weeks

Please support our campaign to have a 20 MPH speed limit introduced in our beautiful village.

To be successful we are required to demonstrate to Dorset Council that :

  • We have significant community support
  • We have raised public awareness of our campaign

To help us by showing your support please either click on this link or scan the QR code below which will take you to a short online survey.

Our petition must be submitted by 9th January 2024 so please don’t delay.

Thank you in advance for supporting this campaign to make Okeford Fitzpaine a safer and healthier place to live

Link to Survey

THANK YOU

From The Village Community Speedwatch Team

[email protected]

13 December 2023