Parish Council Vacancy

A vacancy has come up for a parish councillor.  If enough electors ask for one by 21st August, the Council will hold an election to fill the role.  Failing this, the council will be able to co-opt somebody suitable.  The Official Announcement is as follows:

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that Rachel Howard has ceased to be a member and that a casual vacancy exists in the office of councillor for the West Bergholt Parish Council.

If by 21 August 2015, ten electors for the said parish make a request for an election to fill the vacancy in writing to the proper officer of Colchester Borough Council, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy. Otherwise, the Parish Council will fill the vacancy.