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Vacancies
There is currently 0 vacant seats in the Appleby Ward and 3 vacant seats in the Bongate Ward.
Town and Parish Councillors are the essence of local democracy and have a vital role in speaking and acting on behalf of the communities they represent. For more information on being a Councillor see the Councillors Guide 2019/20.
Town and Parish elections are held every four years. Where insufficient members are elected at an ordinary election but the Parish Council nevertheless has a quorum, the Parish Council can fill the vacancies by co-option (without the need to advertise the vacancy).
No formal qualifications are required to be a Councillor but there are rules to satisfy if you are to submit your name. There is no deposit to pay to stand for election.
All Councillors must agree to abide by a Code of Conduct and to declare any interests which may conflict with their duties as Town Council members: See Code of Conduct for Councillors 2024
For further information on co-option for a casual vacancy and application form please contact the Town Clerk by phoning 017683 51177 ext 2, or email clerk@applebytown.gov.uk
Elections 2023
Thursday 4th May 2023
All 16 seats (8 each for the Wards of Appleby and Bongate) on Appleby Town Council were available for election on Thursday 4th May 2023.
There were 7 nominations for the Appleby Ward and 6 nominations for the Bongate Ward. Therefore the result of the election for both Wards has been declared by the Returning Officer of Westmorland and Furness Council without contest on Wednesday 5th April 2023.
The next Parish Council Election will take place in 2027. For further information on becoming a Town Councillor, see the Vacancies section above.
Statement of Nominations – Appleby Ward
Statement of Nominations – Bongate Ward