A second casual vacancy has arisen in the Bringewood Ward for Ludlow Town Council. This follows the resignation of Councillor Ian Maxwell-Muller on 8th October 2026.
Under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 and Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006, ten electors from the ward can request the Returning Officer to hold an election to fill this vacancy.
Such a request must be submitted within fourteen days of the notice date, excluding weekends and bank holidays. The deadline for receiving these requests is Friday 30th October 2026.
If no valid request for an election is received by this date, the Town Council will proceed to co-opt a new councillor as soon as is practicable.
Requests for an election should be sent to the Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Shropshire Council, The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ. For further guidance, contact Electoral Services on 0345 678 9015.
