Notice of Councillor Vacancy

Published: 03 June 2026

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

ST AUSTELL TOWN COUNCIL – BETHEL AND HOLMBUSH WARD

pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that, due to the resignation of Crystal Pearce, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the above Town Council.
If by 23 June, 2026 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday and Bank Holidays, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing (by hand or post) to the Proper Officer at the address below by TEN electors* for the said Town Ward, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 25 August, 2026.
Dated 3 June, 2026
Proper Officer Electoral Services 0E County Hall Treyew Road Truro TR1 3AY

*If you add your name to a petition, or write to us to request an election, please be aware that election petitions are public documents and are available for inspection. Please see our privacy notice for more information.*

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