Town and parish councils

I must give notice, under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for Windmill Ward, Raunds Town Council.

The vacancy has arisen due to the death of Paul Byrne.

For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a written request made by ten registered local government electors in Windmill Ward of Raunds Town, must be submitted within 14 days of this notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays). Requests may be submitted by post or in person (via appointment) to:

The Proper Officer
Kamila Coulson-Patel
c/o Electoral Services
North Northamptonshire Council
Municipal Offices    
Bowling Green Road
Kettering
NN15 7QX

Additionally, you can email a copy to [email protected] but you should also submit the original request as shown above.

If you require a template request form, please email the elections office at the email address above.

On receipt of a valid request, the Returning Officer will set the date of an election to be held within 60 days of this notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays), in accordance with Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006.

If an election is not requested, the Town Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.

Steve Tucker
Parish Clerk

Dated: Friday 12 June 2026

Printed and published by: Steve Tucker, Clerk to Raunds Town Council, Town Hall, Thorpe Street, Raunds, Northants, NN9 6LT