Notice of Vacancy on the Parish Council

 LONGPARISH PARISH COUNCIL

Notice of Vacancy in the office of Councillor

Notice given under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972

 There is a vacancy on the Parish Council caused by the resignation of Emma Palmer.

For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, requests by TEN registered local government electors in Longparish must be made by no later than Tuesday 26 May 2026 to:

             The Returning Officer

            Test Valley Borough Council

            Beech Hurst

            Weyhill Road

            Andover

            SP10 3AJ

 On receipt of a valid request, the Returning Officer will set the date of an election to be held within 60 days of this notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays), in accordance with Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006.

 If an election is not requested, the Parish Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.

Hayley Thomas

Longparish Parish Clerk

Dated: Tuesday 5 May 2026