Notice of Vacancy in the office of Councillor - Thrapston 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 Thrapston Town Council.

The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Chris Shortland-Ford.

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

Linda Brodier
Town Clerk

Dated: Friday 17 October 2025

Printed and published by: Linda Brodier, Town Clerk Thrapston Town Council

Last updated 17 October 2025