Notice of election: Falkirk South (Ward 7)

A Local Government by-election is to be held for one councillor to be elected to Ward 7 - Falkirk South of Falkirk Council.

Nomination forms can be obtained from the offices of the Returning Officer at Rossvail on weekdays between 10am – 4pm or downloaded below.

Completed nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer at the above address on weekdays between 10am – 4pm before the deadline of 4pm on Monday 16 September 2024.

Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at the address below by 12 midnight on Tuesday 01 October 2024. Applications to register can be made online at GOV.UK: Register to vote.

Postal or proxy voting

1. Any elector may apply for a postal or proxy vote at this election.

2. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at the above address by 5pm on Wednesday 02 October 2024.

3. Applications to amend or cancel existing proxy arrangements must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at the above address by 5pm on Wednesday 02 October 2024.

4. Applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at the above address by 5pm on Wednesday 09 October 2024.

5. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election on the grounds of a medical emergency that will prevent a voter from going to the polling station or for work/service reasons must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at the above address by 5pm on Thursday 17 October 2024. The medical emergency must have occurred after 5pm on Wednesday 09 October 2024, or if the medical emergency occurred before 5pm on Wednesday 09 October 2024, the person could not reasonably be expected to apply by 5pm on Wednesday 09 October 2024. To apply on the grounds of work/service, the person must have become aware that they cannot go to the polling station in person after 5pm on Wednesday 09 October 2024.

6. For advice on postal or proxy voting, contact the Electoral Registration Officer by email or telephone:

   Electoral Registration Officer

   01786 892289

   registration@centralscotland-vjb.gov.uk

Dated: 29 August 2024