Two Casual Vacancies on Sheerness Town Council

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Two Casual Vacancies on Sheerness Town Council

Sheerness Town Council currently has two vacancies for the office of Town Councillor.

Town Councillors play an important role in representing local residents, supporting community projects and helping to shape the future of Sheerness. The Council welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds who are passionate about their local community and would like to get involved in local government.

Under the Local Government Act 1972, local government electors for the parish may request that an election be held to fill the vacancies. Any such request must be made in writing to the Proper Officer at Swale Borough Council, Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3HT.

The deadline for requesting an election is Friday 3rd July 2026.

Should no election be requested within the statutory period, the Council will proceed to fill the vacancies by co-option the closing date is Friday 17th July 2026.

Further information about becoming a Town Councillor, including eligibility criteria and the responsibilities of the role, can be obtained by contacting the Town Council office:

Sheerness Town Council
177 St Georges Avenue
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1DS

Telephone: 01795 668787
Email: clerk@sheerness-tc.co.uk

The official Notice of Vacancy can be viewed below.

STC NOTICE OF VACANCY 15.06.26