Published: 26 June 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 and Rules 5(1) to 5(6) the Local Elections (Parish and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006.
that due to the resignation of Stewart Harrison, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Bishopthorpe Parish Council
If by 15th July 2026 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice, in accordance with Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006), a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer, at the address below, by TEN electors for the said Bishopthorpe Parish, then an election will be held to fill the said vacancy within sixty working days (excluding Dies Non) from the date of publication of that notice.
If no such request is made, the vacancy will be filled through co-option by the Bishopthorpe Council.
Mrs C Godfrey
Parish Clerk
Dated 25th June 2026
Any requests for the vacancy to be filled by election should be sent to:
Returning Officer, c/o Electoral Services, City of York Council, West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA
