Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor at Deeping St James Parish Council. Make contact with elections@southkesteven.gov.uk. for further information.
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 Sue Leader.
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: 11 May 2026
Signed: Julie Fortnum, Proper and Responsible Financial Officer
Address: The Institute 38 Church Street Deeping St James Lincolnshire PE6 8HD