Following the resignation of Cllr Michael Champion, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for Camborne Town Council. Please download the official Notice Of Vacancy pdf below for further details.
If a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing (by hand or post) to the Principle Election Officer by TEN electors for the said Town Ward, an election would be held.
The Principle Election Officer received no request for election before 16th October 2025, thereby giving permission for Camborne Town Council to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable, by co-option, as provided for by Rule 8 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) Rules 1986.
The Town Council may co-option as a member any person who is legally qualified to hold such office, and who is willing to serve, provided they satisfy at least one of the following qualification categories:
(a) is registered as a local government elector for the parish;
(b) has during the whole of the preceding twelve months occupied as owner or
tenant, any land or premises in the parish;
(c) his/her principal or only place of work during the preceding twelve months has
been in the parish;
(d) had during the whole of the preceding twelve months resided in the parish or
within 4.8 km thereof.
