Councillor vacancy and election notices

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Barham Parish Council 

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

If by Monday 29 September 2025 (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 Monday 1 December 2025.

Dated: Tuesday 9 September 2025

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

Chartham (Chartham and Chartham Hatch) Parish council

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

If by 2 October, 2025 (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 4 December, 2025.

Dated: Friday 12 September 2025

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

Wincheap Ward

Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor Roben Franklin, a vacancy has arisen in the office of councillor for the Wincheap ward of Canterbury City Council.

To call an election a request must be made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by two electors within the principal local authority area.

Dated: Wednesday 24 September 2025

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