Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Hanwood Park Ward of Kettering 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 Hanwood Park Ward of Kettering Town Council.

The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Gemma Harvey.

For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Hanwood Park Ward of Kettering 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.

Martin Hammond
Town Clerk

Dated: Friday 13 February 2026

Printed and published by: Martin Hammond, Town Clerk of Kettering Town Council, 10 Headlands, Kettering, NN15 7HP

Last updated 13 February 2026