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Nominations have now closed for the May Local Elections and statement of persons nominated have been published. You can find out who is nominated to stand at the Parish Council level and the Shropshire Council level by checking our Local elections page of our website. Both elections are contested so you will have the opportunity to vote for both your parish councillors and the Shropshire Councillor for Llanymynech.
No by-election was called for the vacancy occasioned the sad passing of Cllr Miranda Lawson. This means that the Parish Council can now co-opt someone to fill the vacant seat.
The Parish Council is therefore seeking applications from interested local people who wish to be considered for co-option to the Parish Council. We’re looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm for local matters. Members of the Council are also on the Knockin Village Hall Committee so this a varied and very rewarding role.
An application form can be downloaded below, please contact the Clerk if you require assistance or another format. Completed applications should be sent direct to the Parish Council Clerk by no later than 9pm on Friday 30.08.2024.
The Parish Council will consider all eligible applications received at the next meeting, to be held Tues 10.09.2024.
If you'd like to know more about joining the Council and what being a councillor involves, please speak with your existing councillors or contact the Clerk. You can also check out the Good Councillors Guide below (updated 2024) which is a great introduction to what being a councillor is all about.
NOTICE UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 (SECTION 87(2))
VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
That a casual vacancy has occurred in the Office of Councillor for Knockin Parish Council following the death on 06.05.24 of Councillor Miranda Lawson.
Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies.
The rule allows TEN ELECTORS for the parish in which the casual vacancy has arisen to request the Returning Officer to hold an election to fill the vacancy.* That request must be made within FOURTEEN DAYS, calculated in accordance with the rules,** of the date of this notice. The fourteen-day period ends on Wednesday 19th June 2024.
What if a request to hold an election is not received during the permitted time?
Rule 5(5) of the above Rules will apply. The Parish Council must, as soon as practicable after the expiry of the fourteen-day period, co-opt a person to fill the vacancy.
The Returning Officer’s address is: Electoral Services, Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY2 6ND. The telephone number for further guidance is 0345 678 9015.
This notice is dated Thursday 30th May 2024.
Mrs Amy Jones
Parish Clerk
01691 829571
Road Closure: B4397 between Shotatton and Knockin
Start Date: 3rd June 2024
End Date: 4th June 2024
Purpose: Road Closure - Int to Perm - Dig Out - Band 3
Works Promoter: Severn Trent Water
Works Promoter Ref: LB9141201-000060577514-02
Enforcement pattern for B4397 between Shotatton and Knockin:
24 hrs
You can view the closure and diversion route by clicking here: https://one.network/?tm=137902285
Should you have any queries regarding this closure, please call Customer Services on 0345 6789006, or contact the Street Works Team on streetworks@shropshire.gov.uk.