Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF A COUNCILLOR

PARISH OF CHOPPINGTON

STAKEFORD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN


Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972,

that Graham Huntley formerly a Member of the above

named Parish Council, has ceased to be a Member of the

Parish Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish.

If, within 14 days (*) after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 4 August 2026), a request for an election to fill the

vacancy is made to The Returning Officer, Elections Office,

Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth,

NE61 2EF by TEN electors for the Parish (Ward), an election

will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Dated: 15/07/2026

Name of Parish Clerk Angela Brindley

Clerk to Choppington Parish Council

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(*) In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.