Consequent to the resignation of a Councillor, a vacancy exists on Soham Town Council. The Town Council may fill this vacancy by co-option.

To qualify as a Town Councillor, a person must on the day of election be a British and/or Commonwealth subject or European National or Ireland and attained the age of 18 years and

• On that day is and thereafter continues to be a local government elector for the area of the Authority;  or
• Has during the whole twelve months preceding that day occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the area; or
• His or her principal or only place of work during that twelve months has been in the area;  or
• Has during the twelve months resided in that area;  or
• During the whole twelve months has resided in the Parish or within three miles of it.

Any Person (as qualified above) who wishes to apply for co-option as a Town Councillor should write to the undersigned stating briefly his/her reasons for such, interests etc.

The closing date for applications is 18th August 2010.

David L Giles
Clerk of the Soham Town Council
PO Box 21, The Pavilion, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 9PL

Electoral Registration Forms are being delivered over the next few weeks to homes throughout the District.  It is important that these forms are filled out and returned immediately as the register will enable you to use your right to vote.  If you are not on the Electoral Register you may be refused credit.

Please use our secure internet web site, free phone number or send us a text message using our SMS service if the details on the form are correct.  Please check your form for details of these.

Alternatively use the prepaid envelope provided to return your form.

If occupants’ details need to be changed, simply cross out the old information and enter the correct details.  Please remember to include 17 year olds, as they should also be added to the form.  All the instructions for completing the form are printed on the reverse side.  Please also use the prepaid envelope if the details on the form need changing.

The forms have a section that those who are not eligible to vote must complete, as it is vital to receive a response from each household.

If we do not receive a response from each household then a canvasser may call to obtain this information, canvassers are due in the area between 4th October 2010 to 1st November 2010.

If you are moving before 15th October 2010 you should leave the form for the next occupants to complete.  If you will be in residence at the property on the 15th October 2010 but are moving after that date, you should still complete the form at your current address, then contact local electoral services office to register once you have moved.

If you have not received a form by 11th September 2010 or if you have any queries that are not answered on the form please contact the Electoral Services Department at The Grange, Nutholt Lane, Ely, on 01353 665555

Soham Town Council’s NEW Skatepark and Extended BMX Track are being unveiled on Saturday 17th July 2010 on the The Recreation Ground,
Fountain Lane, Soham between 12.00pm – 4.30pm. The opening Ceremony will take place at 1.00pm.

Come along and watch the skateboarding demonstration or have a go yourself!