Following the the resignation of Cllr. Simon Hardcastle
PARISH COUNCIL OF
WOOSTHORPE BY BELVOIR
NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
1. There is a vacancy on the Council caused by the resignation of Cllr. Simon Hardcastle.
2. A by-election will be held if, within 14 days from the date of this notice (excluding a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday, or a Bank Holiday) a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to the Returning Officer by TEN electors for the Parish/Parish Ward.
3. The address of The Returning Officer is:
South Kesteven District Council, St. Peter’s Hill, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PZ
Signed requests for an election should be sent by email to elections@southkesteven.gov.uk. A photograph or scanned copy of a signed letter will be acceptable.
4. Where ten valid requests for a by-election are received by the Returning Officer, the by-election will be held within 60 days of the date of this notice (excluding Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday, or a Bank Holiday).
5. If an election is not requested, the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.
Dated: 14th January 2026 Signed: Julie Gillies Clerk
Address 9 Walton Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5FN