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 Parish councillor resignations should be made in writing to the chairman of the parish council and cannot be withdrawn.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
Long Stratton Town Council
I must give notice, under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for the Long Stratton parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Florence Morimont.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Long Stratton parish area must be made, not later than 15/09/2026 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 Town Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.
Town Clerk: Becky Buck
Address: Long Stratton Town Council, Pavilion,
Manor Road Playing Fields, Manor Road, Long Stratton
NR15 2XR
Dated: 25/08/2026
*** 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 Costessey Town Council (Old Costessey Ward)
I must give notice, under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for the Costessey Town Council parish area (Old Costessey Ward). The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Dean Toms.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Costessey Town Council (Old Costessey Ward) parish area must be made, not later than 16/09/2026 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 Town Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.
Town Clerk: Stacey Kent
Address: The Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5AH
Dated: 26/08/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Earsham 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 Earsham parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Richard Randlesome.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Earsham parish area must be made, not later than 22/09/2026 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: Lynda Ling
Address: 61 Jays Green, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9HH
Dated: 02/09/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Thurton 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 Thurton parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Amanda Soanes.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Thurton parish area must be made, not later than 24/09/2026 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 Higlett
email: clerk@thurtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Dated: 04/09/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Costessey - Old Costessey Ward Town Council
I must give notice, under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a vacancy exists in the office Town Councillor for the Costessey parish area (Old Costessey Ward). The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of John Venes.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Costessey parish area (Old Costessey Ward) must be made, not later than 29/09/2026 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 Town Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.
Town Clerk: Stacey Kent
Address: Costessey Town Council, The Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane,
Costessey, NR8 5AH
Dated: 09/09/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Loddon Town Council
I must give notice, under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for the Loddon parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Natalie Henry.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Loddon parish area must be made, not later than 29/09/2026 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 Town Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.
Town Clerk: Emily Curtis
Address: Loddon Town Council, The Old School, Church Plain,
Loddon, Norwich, NR14 6EX
Dated: 09/09/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Earsham 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 Earsham parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of David Clark.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Earsham parish area must be made, not later than 29/09/2026 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: Lynda Ling
Address: 61 Jays Green, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9HH
Dated: 09/09/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Tasburgh 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 Tasburgh parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Jackie Trenavin.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Tasburgh parish area must be made, not later than 30/09/2026 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 Eagle
Address: 17 Alder Close, Poringland, Norwich, NR14 7LY
Dated: 10/09/2026
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Surlingham
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 Surlingham parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Pat Scowen.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Surlingham parish area must be made, not later than 30/09/2026 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
Address: 21 Clearview Drive, Poringland, NR14 7JH
Dated: 10/09/2026
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 Alison Schwier.
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 05/10/2026 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: Tina Newby
Address: 33 Tudor Rose Way, Harleston, IP20 9QH
Dated: 15/09/2026