Councillor vacancy and election notices

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Bishopsbourne Parish Council

Notice is hereby given under Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006:

There is a vacancy on the Parish Council due to the resignation of Emma Homewood.

If by Tuesday 3 November 2026, (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Proper Officer at the address below by ten electors for Bishopsbourne parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than Friday 8 January 2027.

Notice given on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Peter Davies
Proper Officer
Electoral Services
Council Offices
14 Rose Lane
Canterbury
CT1 2UR

Bridge Parish Council

Notice is hereby given under Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006:

There is a vacancy on the Parish Council due to a casual vacancy.

If by Monday 2 November 2026, (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Proper Officer at the address below by ten electors for Bridge parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than Thursday 7 January 2027.

Notice given on Tuesday 13 October 2026.

Peter Davies
Proper Officer
Electoral Services
Council Offices
14 Rose Lane
Canterbury
CT1 2UR