South Norfolk Parish and Town Council Vacancies
The latest town and parish council vacancies will be listed at the bottom of this page when they arise.
A casual vacancy on a town or parish council may arise for a number of reasons; a councillor may have resigned, passed away, or have failed to attend any meetings for six months.
The vacancy occurs on the date of receipt of the resignation notice or the date of death, although the public notice may be delayed for a respectful period. Parish councillor resignations should be made in writing to the chairman of the parish council and cannot be withdrawn.
The notice published gives a period of 14 days for requests to be made for an election, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.
If at the end of the 14 day period the Electoral Services Team has not received 10 or more requests from electors for an election to be held, we will notify the town/parish council that they should proceed to fill the vacancy by co-option.
Read more about town and parish council elections and town and parish councils in South Norfolk.
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South Norfolk Parish and Town Council Vacancies
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Geldeston 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 Geldeston parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Simon Barrows.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Geldeston parish area must be made, not later than 09/06/2026 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: Tina Bunn
Address: 18 Rye Close, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8SL
Dated: 19/05/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Hales and Heckingham Parish Council (Heckingham Ward)
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 Hales and Heckingham parish area (Heckingham ward). The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Sheila Beckett.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Hales and Heckingham parish area must be made, not later than 11/06/2026 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: Martine Rebbeck
Address: Hales and Heckingham Parish Council, 5 Millside, Hales, NR14 6SW
Dated: 21/05/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Hales and Heckingham Parish Council (Hales Ward)
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 Hales and Heckingham parish area (Hales ward). The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Georgina Buckle.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Hales and Heckingham parish area must be made, not later than 11/06/2026 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: Martine Rebbeck
Address: Hales and Heckingham Parish Council, 5 Millside, Hales, Nr14 6SW
Dated: 21/05/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Hales and Heckingham Parish Council (Hales Ward)
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 Hales and Heckingham parish area (Hales ward). The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Keith Beevor.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Hales and Heckingham parish area must be made, not later than 11/06/2026 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: Martine Rebbeck
Address: Hales and Heckingham Parish Council, 5 Millside, Hales, NR14 6SW
Dated: 21/05/2026
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 Peter Rodger.
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
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
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Woodton 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 Woodton parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Fiona McCrostie.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Woodton 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: Yvonne Wonnacott
Address: 1 Meadow Cottages, Gull Lane, Framinghan Earl, Norwich, NR14 7PN
Dated: 22/05/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Bracon Ash 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 Bracon Ash and Hethel parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the death of an elected member of Nigel Legg.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Bracon Ash and Hethel parish area must be made, not later than 16/06/2026 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: Carole Jowett
Address: 29 Churchfields, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AF
Dated: 27/05/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Seething 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 Seething parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Stuart Parsley.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Seething parish area must be made, not later than 16/06/2026 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: Joanna Andrews
Address: Thistlewood Cottage, Loddon Corner, Kirstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1EE
Dated: 27/05/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Cringleford 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 Cringleford parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Lynn Rawlings.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Cringleford parish area must be made, not later than 23/06/2026 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: Sonya Blythe
Address: Cringleford Parish Council, The Willow Centre,
1-13 Willowcroft Way, Cringleford, Norwich, NR4 7JJ
Dated: 03/06/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Morley 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 Morley parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Ines Chapman.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Morley parish area must be made, not later than 23/06/2026 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: Dove House Cottage, Diss Road, Tibenham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1PW
Dated: 03/06/2026