Hertsmere Borough Council – Election of a Parish Councillor

Having received a written request from TEN eligible electors from the Parish Area; The Proper Officer can confirm that a by election to fill the vacancy on the Parish Council must be held in accordance with The Local Election (Parishes and Communities) Rules 2006. These rules specify that an election is to be held within 60 days of receiving said request.

However due to the current Covid 19 Pandemic, emergency legislation has been passed postponing elections and referendums that would take place between the date the act was passed (25th March 2020) and 5th May 2021. More information can be found under sections 59 – 63 of the Coronavirus Act 2020.

The by election will take place as requested but postponed until 6th May 2021. Further information will be supplied closer to the time.