Notice of Vacancy in the office of Councillor - Brickhill and Queensway ward of Wellingborough Town Council

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 the Brickhill and Queensway Ward of Wellingborough Town Council.

The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Scott Fitzsimmons.

For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by TEN registered local government electors in Brickhill and Queensway Ward of Wellingborough Town Council must be made, within 14 days of this notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays) to:

Kamila Coulson-Patel
North Northamptonshire Council
Municipal Offices
Bowling Green Road
Kettering
NN15 7QX

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.

Sally McLellan
Town Clerk

Dated: 29 August 2025

Printed and published by the Town Clerk, Wellingborough Town Council, Swanspool House, Doddington Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1BP.

Last updated 27 August 2025