Notice of Vacancy in the office of Councillor - Mears Ashby 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 the Mears Ashby Parish Council.

The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Rebecca Brock.

For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Mears Ashby Parish must be made, within 14 days of this notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays) to:

Kamila Coulson-Patel
North Northamptonshire Council
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.

Mike Billingham
Parish Clerk

Dated: Friday 17 October 2025

Printed and published by: Mike Billingham, Parish Clerk Mears Ashby Parish Council

Last updated 17 October 2025