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This is because only 12 of the 15 seats on the council are filled. There are two vacancies for Clee ward and one for Hayton ward. In order to fill the vacancies the council is able to co-opt members and anyone interested can get more information by visiting www.ludlow.gov.uk In order to be eligible it is necessary to be at least 18 years old and to have lived or worked within the parish or within three miles of the parish. Only people who are British or Commonwealth citizens are eligible and candidates must not hold a politically restricted post, work for Ludlow Council or be the subject of any bankruptcy restriction orders.
LUDLOW Mayor Tim Gill is guaranteed a place on Ludlow Town Council. Despite attempts to get more people interested in becoming councillors there will be a vote in just one of the wards. Most of the existing town councillors will be returning although some are stepping down. These include former Mayor Colin Sheward who is fighting the Ludlow East constituency on the County Council. Long serving town councillor Graham Perks continues in the role and will be hoping also to be elected to the unitary council, in a contest that will put him up against sitting Shropshire councillor Andy Boddington, who will be joining the town council. Vivienne Parry continues on the town council and hopes to be returned as Shropshire councillor for Ludlow south.