Paul Cunningham steps down as Harnham West councillor

Friday, 6 May 2022 01:00

The Conservative councillor Paul Cunningham, who represents Harnham West, has resigned.

Following the resignation, a vacancy has arisen in the Office for the Salisbury (Salisbury Harnham West Ward) of the City Council.

An election to fill the vacancy will be held if 10 electors from the Parish of Salisbury (Salisbury Harnham West Ward) electoral area write to the Returning Officer at Wiltshire Council by 26th May 2022 (14 days after the date of this notice) asking for an election to be held.

If an election is called, it will take place no later than 2nd August 2022.

A Notice of Vacancy has been displayed on the City Council’s website here.

The Election Request Form can also be found on the Salisbury City Council website here or collected from the Salisbury Information Centre.

If you have any questions you can contact the Corporate Services Team on 01722 342860.

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