Following the resignation of Susan Tucker, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR

HECKINGTON - WEST WARD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 and Rules 5(1) to 5(6) the Local Elections (Parish and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006

that due to the resignation of Susan Tucker, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by 13 August 2025 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice, in accordance with Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006), a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Proper Officer, at the address below, by TEN electors for the said West Parish Ward, then an election will be held to fill the said vacancy within sixty days (excluding Dies Non) from the date of publication of that notice.  

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 16 October 2025.

If no such request is made, the vacancy will be filled through co-option by the Parish Council.

Heidi Wilson.

Parish Clerk

Dated 24 July 2025

 

Any requests for the vacancy to be filled by election should be sent to:

North Kesteven District Council

Council Offices

Kesteven Street

Sleaford

NG34 7EF

Published: Thursday, 24th July 2025