Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Morningthorpe And Fritton Parish Council

I must give notice, under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for the Morningthorpe and Fritton parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of William Sargent.

For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Morningthorpe and Fritton parish area must be made, not later than 12/06/2026 to: The Returning Officer, South Norfolk Council, Horizon Business Centre, Peachman Way, Broadland Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0WF.

On receipt of a valid request, the Returning Officer will set the date of an election to be held within 60 days of this notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays), in accordance with Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006.

If an election is not requested, the Parish Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.

Parish Clerk: Gareth Roderick-Jones

Address: Parish Clerk, Dove House Cottage, Diss Road, Tibenham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1PW

Dated: 22/05/2026

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