Due to the resignation of Stuart Longmate
NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR
PARISH OF DUNSTON
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 Stuart Longmate, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 10 November 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 Parish, 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 16 January 2026.
If no such request is made, the vacancy will be filled through co-option by the Parish Council.
Tom Barbour
Parish Clerk
Dated 21 October 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