Following the resignation of Owen Laws

PARISH COUNCIL OF
DEEPING ST JAMES

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

1. There is a vacancy on the Council caused by the resignation of Owen Laws.

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, Council Offices,
The Picture House,
St Catherine’s Road,
Grantham,
Lincs,
NG31 6TT

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: 22 September 2025

Signed: Julie Fortnum, Proper and Responsible Financial Officer

Address: The Institute 38 Church Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8HD

Published: Monday, 22nd September 2025