Councillor vacancy and election notices

See details of any councillor vacancies.

Chartham and Chartham Hatch Parish Council

Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Faye Wiles, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by 24 February 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 the said 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 30 April 2026.

Dated: Wednesday 4 February 2026

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

Kingston Parish Council - first vacancy

Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Steve Reeves, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by 16 February 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 the said 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 22 April 2026.

Kingston Parish Council - second vacancy

Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Val McWilliams, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by 16 February 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 the said 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 22 April 2026.

Dated: Tuesday 27 January 2026

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

Ickham and Well Parish Council

Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Hugh Ellingham, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by 9 February 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 the said 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 15 April 2026.

Dated: Tuesday 20 January 2026

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