NOTICE OF VACANCY 
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

 Parish of North Kyme

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 and Rules 5(1) to 5(6) of the Local Elections (Parish and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006

that due to the resignation of Rhys Richards, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

In accordance with Section 89(3) of the Local Government Act 1972, where the vacancy occurs within six months before the day on which the councillor whose office is vacant would regularly have retired, an election shall not be held under Section 89(1) of the above Act, and the vacancy will be filled at the next ordinary election of councillors on 6 May, 2027.

The Council may choose to fill the vacancy by co-option after the date of this notice, in accordance with Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006), for the remaining period until that ordinary election. 
 

Carolyn Barber
Parish Clerk

Dated 11 November, 2026