NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR

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 Kim Stephen, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Bishopthorpe Parish Council

If by 2^nd June 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 an election is called, it will take place not later than sixty working days (excluding Dies Non) from the date of publication of the election 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 12^th May 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