Vote for new representative following sad death of County Councillor
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A by-election will be held in St Ishmaels following the sad death of incumbent County Councillor Reg Owens last month.
A Notice of Election will be published on 8th March. Anyone wishing to stand for election must submit their nomination papers to the Returning Officer between the 8th and 18th March.
The Statement of Persons Nominated will be published following the close of nominations.
The St Ishmaels County Council ward includes the surrounding areas of Dale, Herbrandston, Marloes, St Brides, Tiers Cross and Walwyn’s Castle.
If you are interested in becoming a Councillor there is more information available on the Democratic Services page of the Council website.
Any residents not yet registered to vote have until March 27th to do so and until March 28th to apply for a Postal or 8th April for a Proxy vote. Full details are available on the Pembrokeshire County Council website (opens in new window).
Returning Officer Will Bramble said: “We were all deeply saddened to hear of Councillor Reg Owen’s passing. He was an incredible example of an outstanding public servant and we will miss him. His passing has resulted in the vacancy for St Ishmaels. I would encourage St Ishmaels ward residents to vote, and to register to vote, even if they are not yet sure they want to vote.”
Residents should note that this by-election takes place on a Tuesday, not a Thursday as is typical for most other elections.
Poll cards will be sent to electors before the election that will indicate which polling station to vote at.