A vacancy has arisen on Freshwater Parish Council for the Freshwater South seat.
An election will take place if ten local government electors for the Ward to give Notice in writing that they wish the vacancy to be filled by means of an election. The deadline is Wednesday 25th October 2023.
Have your say
If the required number of requests for a by-election are not received then the Parish Council will proceed to fill the vacancy by means of co-option, that is, the council choosing who they would like to fill the seat without residents having a say.
The Isle of Wight council’s Electoral Services can be contacted on (01983) 823380, or in writing to
County Hall, High Street, Newport, PO30 1UD.
Other co-options
As reported by News OnTheWight last month, there have been at least 15 co-options around the Island this year.
| Vacancy | Date |
|---|---|
| Bembridge Parish Council | 7/8/2023 |
| 10/8/23 | |
| Chale Parish Council | 12/5/2023 |
| Chillerton and Gatcombe Parish Council | 28/3/23 |
| Freshwater Parish Council | 24/5/23 |
| 17/8/23 | |
| Godshill Parish Council | 9/5/2023 |
| Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council | 2/8/2023 |
| Rookley Parish Council | 6/2/2023 |
| 12/7/2023 | |
| Totland Parish Council | 4/4/2023 |
| Wroxall Parish Council | 3/4/2023 |
| 16/8/23 | |
| Whippingham Parish Council | 24/5/23 |
| 24/7/23 |
