Notices

PARISH OF GOSFORTH

NOTICE OF VACANCY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with Section 87 (2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that a casual vacancy has arisen in the office of Parish Councillor in the Parish of Gosforth, following the resignation of Councillor David Ancell.

An election to fill the vacancy will be held, if within fourteen days* of the date hereof notice in writing of a request for such an election is given to The Returning Officer, Copeland Borough Council, The Copeland Centre, Catherine Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7SJ by ten electors of the Parish of Gosforth.

Dated: 23 September 2021

Jacqueline Williams

Clerk to Gosforth Parish Council

2 Wells Cottages

Ravenglass

CA18 1SP

*In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday, or bank or public holidays or any day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.

Gosforth Parish Council have prepared the Annual Governance & Accountability Return for 2020/21 which includes a Governance Statement and Accountings Statements. The documents can be downloaded using the links below:

Notice of Public Rights 2020/21

Annual Governance Statement 2020/21

Accounting Statements 2020/21

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2020/21

Copeland Borough Council has published a leaflet with advice on where you can obtain help and support during the pandemic. Grants are available to those in need of urgent support.

Download the leaflet here.