If a candidate standing for election in parish or town council loses can they then be co-opted onto the council?

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counterpoint · Answer 1 · 2013-04-23T16:50:20+0000

Short answer - yes.

I can imagine circumstances where this would seem wrong, and also circumstances where it would seem right.

From experience, a poll took place to fill two vacancies. Six candidates stood. Then another councillor resigned, and the person who came third in the poll was co-opted. That seemed the fairest solution and respected the views of the electorate.

On the other hand, if the co-option is flying in the face of electors' views, it would seem wrong. But the only reliable solution is at the ballot box!

If a candidate standing for election in parish or town council loses can they then be co-opted onto the council?

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