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SIC confirms North Mainland by-election date

Kevin Craigens October 11, 2024 0
SIC confirms North Mainland by-election date
Returning officer Jan Riise. Photo: Dave Donaldson

A January date has been pencilled in for the Shetland North by-election for the seat soon-to-be vacated by Tom Morton.

Returning officer Jan Riise identified Thursday 23rd January 2025 as the most suitable date taking account for statutory rules for local government.

A formal notice calling for nominations will be made in the coming weeks, and if the vacancy is contested, a by-election would be held on this date.  The by-election count would take place the following morning on Friday 24th January.

Mr Morton’s notice of resignation is effective from midnight on Thursday 31st October 2024.

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