A casual vacancy occurs when an elected councillor’s seat becomes unexpectedly vacant before the end of their term of office. This can happen for a number of reasons, such as resignation, death, disqualification, or failure to attend meetings for a certain period.
When a casual vacancy arises, the council is required to formally announce it and follow specific procedures, which may lead to a by-election or a co-option process to fill the seat.
In this section, we publish notices of casual vacancies across the following councils:
- Parish councils
- Lichfield District Council
- Staffordshire County Council
Each notice includes important details such as the name of the councillor, the date the vacancy occurred, and information about how the seat may be filled.
Please check this section regularly for the latest updates on casual vacancies in your area.