Councillor Vacancies

When a local council seat becomes vacant in the course of a term, we publish a Notice of Vacancy on this page. This notice advertises the vacant seat and sets out the process for calling a by-election.

In order to request a Town/Parish Council by-election, 10 registered voters of the parish/ward must make a request, in writing, to us within 14 working days.

In order to request a District/County by-election, a request needs to be made in writing to us by 2 electors from the Local Authority Area.

If an election is not called then the relevant council can co-opt a new councillor to fill the vacancy.

• A by-election has been called for the Ashplats North Ward of East Grinstead Town Council. This will be held along side the Police and Crime Commissioner elections taking place in May 2024. Further details, including Notice of Election and other documents will be published on the webpage linked here: https://www.midsussex.gov.uk/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/
• Notice of Vacancy – Lindfield Rural Parish Council - Scaynes Hill & Rural Ward
• Election Request – Lindfield Rural Parish Council - Scaynes Hill & Rural Ward
• A by-election has been called for the St Andrew's Ward of Burgess Hill Town Council. This will be held along side the Police and Crime Commissioner elections taking place in May 2024. Further details, including Notice of Election and other documents will be published on the webpage linked here: https://www.midsussex.gov.uk/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/
• A by-election has been called for the St John's Ward of Burgess Hill Town Council. This will be held along side the Police and Crime Commissioner elections taking place in May 2024. Further details, including Notice of Election and other documents will be published on the webpage linked here: https://www.midsussex.gov.uk/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/  

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