Position at Bridlington Town Council remains vacant and possible candidates are encouraged to apply

By Claudia Bowes
Published 9th May 2023, 17:01 BST
Updated 9th May 2023, 17:34 BST
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Bridlington Town Council currently has a vacancy on the North Ward due to a lack of candidates standing for the recent election.

The council is now hoping to fill this position by co-option, meaning the authority’s members will look to choose a suitable candidate from a list of hopeful residents.

If you would like to be considered to be a councillor, please write a letter of interest to 2A Marshall Avenue, Bridlington, YO15 2DS or email [email protected] outlining the reasons why you would be a valuable addition.

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The deadline for applications is Friday, June 2 with the co-option process taking place on Wednesday, June 21 at the full council meeting.

Bridlington Town Council currently has a vacancy on the North Ward due to a lack of candidates standing for the recent election.Bridlington Town Council currently has a vacancy on the North Ward due to a lack of candidates standing for the recent election.
Bridlington Town Council currently has a vacancy on the North Ward due to a lack of candidates standing for the recent election.

A spokesperson said: "People must be more than 18 years old, be a UK, EU or Commonwealth citizen, registered to vote in the locality, and living or working in the area for a year.

"You cannot be a councillor if you have been bankrupt, work for the town council, have served a prison sentence (including suspended sentences) of three months or more within the past five years, or if you have been disqualified under legislation relating to illegal or corrupt practices."

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