Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor - for Cottingham 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 Cottingham Parish Council.

The vacancy has arisen due to the death of Thomas Russell.

For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Cottingham Parish, 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.

Rachel Faulkner
Parish Clerk

Dated: Friday 28 November 2025

Printed and published by: Rachel Faulkner, Parish Clerk of Cottingham Parish Council

Last updated 28 November 2025