FOLLOWING the disqualification of Georgia Stone for not attending meetings of Crediton Town Council, a casual vacancy for her Lawrence Ward seat has been announced.

Notice of the vacancy was given under section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 by Stephen Walford, Returning Officer, Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton EX16 6PP on Thursday, January 9.

The notice states: “If within 14 working days of publication of this notice, and election is requested by 10 persons who are named on the electoral register for Crediton (Lawrence Ward), an election to fill the casual vacancy will be held. If no such request is made, the vacancy will be filled by co-option.”

Any request for an election made pursuant to the above should be made in writing and made to the Returning Officer as above.

Information or advice is available from Electoral Services on: [email protected] or 01884 255255.