NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR
NORTH HYKEHAM TOWN COUNCIL - WITHAM WARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 and Rules 5(1) to 5(6) the Local Elections (Parish and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006
that due to the resignation of Matthew Bennie, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 7 October 2025 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice, in accordance with Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006), a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Proper Officer, at the address below, by TEN electors for the said Witham Parish Ward, then an election will be held to fill the said vacancy within sixty days (excluding Dies Non) from the date of publication of that notice.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 9 December 2025.
If no such request is made, the vacancy will be filled through co-option by the Parish Council.
Mandy Parker
Town Clerk
Dated 17 September 2025
Any requests for the vacancy to be filled by election should be sent to:
North Kesteven District Council
Council Offices
Kesteven Street
Sleaford
NG34 7EF