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 Parish councillor resignations should be made in writing to the chairman of the parish council and cannot be withdrawn.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
**A valid request for an election has been received - a date for the contest will now be determined by the Returning Officer**
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Wicklewood 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 Wicklewood parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Danny Clarke.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Wicklewood parish area must be made, not later than 20/10/2026 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: Carol Bailey
Address:
9 Potters Crescent
Great Moulton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2HL
Dated: 30/09/2026
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 Glenn Floyd.
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 22/10/2026 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: Rick Bowler
Dated: 02/10/2026
**A valid request for an election has been received - a date for the contest will now be determined by the Returning Officer**
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Wicklewood 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 Wicklewood parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Nick Kemp.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Wicklewood parish area must be made, not later than 22/10/2026 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 anelection 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 fillthe vacancy as soon as practicable.
Parish Clerk: Carol Bailey
Address: 9 Potters Crescent, Great Moulton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2HL
Dated: 03/10/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Keswick And Intwood 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 Keswick & Intwood parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Janet Hill.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Keswick & Intwood parish area must be made, not later than 26/10/2026 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: Sam Henry
Address:
1 Poplar Place
Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 3FS
Dated: 06/10/2026
**A valid request for an election has been received - a date for the contest will now be determined by the Returning Officer**
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Wicklewood 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 Wicklewood parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of John Seville.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Wicklewood parish area must be made, not later than 26/10/2026 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: Carol Bailey
Address: 9 Potters Crescent, Great Moulton, Norwich, Norfolk NR15 2HL
Dated: 06/10/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Starston 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 Starston parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Janet Broadhurst.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Starston parish area must be made, not later than 28/10/2026 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: Jo Madders
Contact: [email protected]
Dated: 08/10/2026
**A valid request for an election has been received - a date for the contest will now be determined by the Returning Officer**
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Wicklewood 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 Wicklewood parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of John Hipperson.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Wicklewood parish area must be made, not later than 29/10/2026 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: Carol Bailey
Address:
9 Potters Crescent
Great Moulton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2HL
Dated: 09/10/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Flordon 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 Flordon parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Laurence Ford.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Flordon parish area must be made, not later than 03/11/2026 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: Nigel Bailey
Address:
Flordon Parish Council
The Oaks
The Street
Flordon
Norfolk
NR15 1RN
Dated: 14/10/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Poringland 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 Poringland parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Sean Curtis.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Poringland parish area must be made, not later than 05/11/2026 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: Ben Bethell
Address:
Parish Clerk
Poringland Community Centre
Overtons Way
Poringland
NR14 7WB
Dated: 16/10/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Pulham Market 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 Pulham Market parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Denise Holland.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Pulham Market parish area must be made, not later than 06/11/2026 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 Newby
Address:
33 Tudor Rose Way
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9QH
Dated: 19/10/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Rockland St Mary with Hellington (representing Rockland St Mary) 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 Rockland St Mary parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Juliette Harkin.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Rockland St Mary parish area must be made, not later than 06/11/2026 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: Charlotte Rust
Contact: [email protected]
Dated: 19/10/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Tivetshall 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 Tivetshall parish area. The vacancy has arisen as a result of disqualification from office due to the failure to attend meetings of Kris Temple.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Tivetshall parish area must be made, not later than 10/11/2026 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: Alan Arber
Contact: [email protected]
Dated: 21/10/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Tharston and Hapton 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 Tharston and Hapton parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of David Daniels.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Tharston and Hapton parish area must be made, not later than 11/11/2026 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: Alan Arber
Address:
86 Vanguard Chase
Norwich
Norfolk
NR5 0UH
Dated: 22/10/2026