Notice of Vacancy in the office of Councillor - Gretton Parish Council

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

The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Martin Spencer.

For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Gretton Parish Council area 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 Parish Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.

Chrissie Watts
Parish Clerk

Dated: 16 September 2025

Printed and published by the Parish Clerk, Gretton Parish Council, Gretton Village Hall, 61 Kirby Road, Gretton, NN17 3DB.

Last updated 16 September 2025