Part 1 (Open to the public)
ITEM NO. 5
REPORT OF
THE RETURNING OFFICER
TO COUNCIL
ON
Wednesday 16 March 2011
TITLE:
Casual Vacancy – Walkden North Ward
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report be noted
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This report is submitted to inform Members of the result of the by-election held in
Walkden North Ward on Thursday 3 March 2011
BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS:
(Available for public inspection)
Notice of Casual Vacancy dated 10 January 2011
Request to fill the Casual Vacancy dated 19 January 2011
KEY DECISION:
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NO
DETAILS:
A by-election was held on Thursday 3 March 2011 following a casual vacancy
due to the untimely death of Councillor Vincent Devine.
The number of votes cast for each Candidate is set out below.
Brendan Patrick Ryan was duly elected to the office of Councillor of the City
Council for the Walkden North Ward, retiring in May 2012.
.
Electorate: 8520
Name of Candidate
Description
No. of Votes
Cast
209
Chris Bates
The Conservative Party Candidate
Susan Carson
Liberal Democrats
62
Laurence Depares
English Democrats – “Putting
England First!”
125
Keith Fairhurst
British National Party
92
Brendan Patrick Ryan
The Labour Party Candidate
Percentage poll 20.96%
Void votes
7
1291
Total votes cast 1786
KEY COUNCIL POLICIES:
Council Constitution
EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND IMPLICATIONS:
All persons who comply with electoral law are entitled to stand for election to Council
ASSESSMENT OF RISK: Low
SOURCE OF FUNDING N/a
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Supplied by
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N/a
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Supplied by N/a
OTHER DIRECTORATES CONSULTED:N/a
CONTACT OFFICER Vin Joseph, Head of Democratic Services Office of the Chief
Executive.
TEL. NO.
793 3009
WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATE(S): Walkden North
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