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    Technical Notes 2025, Issue 24 - Council By-Election Ward 7 Kirkintilloch East & North and Twechar 13th February 2025 (6) – Postal Vote Opening Sessions

    • Report by:

      Karen M Donnelly, Chief Solicitor & Monitoring Officer, Legal & Regulatory Services

    • TN Number:

      024-25

    • Subject:

      Council By-Election Ward 7 Kirkintilloch East & North and Twechar 13th February 2025 (6) – Postal Vote Opening Sessions

    • Responsible Officer:

      Karen M Donnelly, Chief Solicitor & Monitoring Officer

    • Publication:

      This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Members. Its contents may be disclosed or shared outwith the Council.

    • This is the latest in a series of Technical Notes to update Members on the ongoing planning and arrangements for the upcoming By-election for Ward 7 Kirkintilloch East & North and Twechar
    • This is the latest in a series of Technical Notes to update Members in relation to the ongoing planning and arrangements for the upcoming UK Parliamentary election
    • Members will be aware that Postal Votes have now been issued. Very few were received today and so there was no opening session, however the following scheduled sessions will proceed.

    Dates

    List of important dates in relation to the by-election
    Event Date

    Postal Vote Opening Session – Tom Johnston Chamber

    Wednesday 5 February at 2pm

    Postal Vote Opening Session – Tom Johnston Chamber

    Friday 7 February at 1pm

    Postal Vote Opening Session – Tom Johnston Chamber

    Monday 10 February at 1pm

    Postal Vote Opening Session – Tom Johnston Chamber

    Wednesday 12 February at 1pm

    Postal Vote Opening Session – Tom Johnston Chamber

    Thursday 13 February at 1pm

    Please note the afternoon time slot for each opening session.  This is outwith the Council’s control and is due to the Royal Mail amending the Council’s scheduled delivery time. 

    • If any Member has any questions regarding the By-election, please contact Karen Donnelly or Lesley McKenzie in the first instance.