Jim Kenyon Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I was informed today that a by-election was called in the Belmont ward for the vacancy on the city council ten signatures have been handed into the town clerk which starts the process it's our county have at the moment two candidates wanting to stand so we will have a selection process the candidate selected will then be put up as our candidate my group did not call this election however we do have good people in many wards that are prepared to stand up and fight for our county. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Edwards Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I was informed today that a by-election was called in the Belmont ward for the vacancy on the city council ten signatures have been handed into the town clerk which starts the process it's our county have at the moment two candidates wanting to stand so we will have a selection process the candidate selected will then be put up as our candidate my group did not call this election however we do have good people in many wards that are prepared to stand up and fight for our county. I only hope that its Our County Gets in so my friends lets vote for OUR COUNTY and save Hereford from the idiots that run it. Good luck Our County Independents no walk over for Bridges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Colin you should stand for councillor I am sure you would walk it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippyhippy Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Jim, can you tell us who the two prospective candidates are?? And is there a date for this by-election yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsgood Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Nominations close tomorrow. I believe the date has yet to be set (but not later than 19 February). www.herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippyhippy Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Cheers Two Wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamboyant Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Cllr Kenyon how exactly does this work for are the 10 signatories? Are you saying anyone can force a bit- election just by obtaining ten signatures? I'm confused... If that's the case why haven't we forced bi-elections in ever ward, where the ward is represented by a conservative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippyhippy Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I am sure someone will be able to give a fuller explanation, but this is for the City Council....so a bit different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kenyon Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 To clear up a couple of questions the former councillor did not attend any meeting for a period of six months which meant she had to stand down a vacancy was then advertised by the city council from that advert ten people that live in the ward have asked for an election so the by-election has now been called the closing date for candidates to come forward to stand is around the 10th of January and the election will take place around 13th feb 2014 as I stated before "it's our county" will carry out a selection process in the next week or so then our candidate will be announced it would be unfair to mention any names at this stage "flam" I hope this explains your query there has to be a vacancy to call a by-election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megilleland Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Current casual vacancies on parish councils A parish council vacancy may arise for a number of reasons, such as a councillor's resignation or extended non-attendance at meetings. When a vacancy occurs, the parish clerk will notify Herefordshire Council and arrange to advertise the vacancy for 14 working days. If no valid request for an election is made, the council can choose a councillor. This person must be: * A British, Commonwealth, Irish, or European Union citizen * At least 18 years old * Either on the list of electors for the parish, or during the whole of the previous twelve months has: - Occupied land in the parish as an owner or tenant - Had a principal place of work in the parish - Resided in, or within three miles, of the parish Hereford City Council NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY in the office of PARISH WARD COUNCILLOR for Hereford, Belmont Parish Ward and Hereford City Council REQUEST FOR AN ELECTION NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY in the office of PARISH WARD COUNCILLOR for Hereford, Belmont Parish Ward Although the Hereford City Council sounds rather grand it is no more than a parish council in status, albeit one of the largest in UK. Read more about the city charters granted to Hereford over the years by various monarchs and how its powers were taken away by government reorganisation in 1974 and passed to our present day Herefordshire Council. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megilleland Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 megilleland said: Although the Hereford City Council sounds rather grand it is no more than a parish council in status, albeit one of the largest in UK. Powers and duties of parish councils Parish councils have the power to precept (tax) their residents to support their operations and to carry out local projects. Although there is no limit to the amount that can be precepted, the money can only be raised for a limited number of purposes, defined in the 1894 Act and subsequent legislation. Powers to provide facilities Parish councils have powers to provide some facilities themselves, or they can contribute towards their provision by others. There are large variations in the services provided by parishes, but they can include the following: Allotments Support and encouragement of arts and crafts Provision of village halls Recreation grounds, parks, children's play areas, playing fields and swimming baths Cemeteries and crematoria Maintenance of closed churchyards Cleaning and drainage of ponds etc. Control of litter Public conveniences Creation and maintenance of footpaths and bridleways Provision of cycle and motorcycle parking Acquisition and maintenance of rights of way Public clocks War memorials Encouragement of tourism They may also provide the following subject to the consent of the county council or unitary authority of the area in which they lie: Bus shelters Signposting of footpaths Lighting of footpaths Off-street car parks Provision, maintenance and protection of roadside verges Representative powers Parish councils must be notified by the district or county council of: All planning applications in their areas Intention to provide a burial ground in the parish Proposals to carry out sewerage works Footpath and bridleway (more generally, 'rights of way') surveys Intention to make byelaws in relation to hackney carriages, music and dancing, promenades, sea shore and street naming Miscellaneous powers In some cases parish councils possess the following powers: Withholding of consent to stop up unclassified highways and footpaths Consultation on appointment of managers of primary schools Trustees or appointing trustees of local charities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamboyant Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Thanks Cllr Kenyon Also everyone the auto text correct on my hand held is giving me problems so excuse what looks like typing errors! Bit-election is clearly bi-election Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsgood Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Bus shelters - I thought these were handled at Deputy Leader level ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamboyant Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Megilleland thank you for the comprehensive explanation, clearly I have no understanding of Council structures. In my defence my thought processes are dominated by the Councils stupidity it was only a matter of time before it infected me! Seriously though, thank you for taking the time and trouble to explain My warmest regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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