Councillor Vacancy

Councillor Vacancy

NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

TOWN OF BURFORD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That, as a consequence of the resignation of, Peter Higgs, a casual vacancy has arisen in the office of Councillor for the Town Council.

In accordance with Section 89(3) of the Local Government Act 1972, where the vacancy occurs within six months before the day on which the councillor whose office is vacant would regularly have retired, an election shall not be held under Section 89(1) of the above Act, and the vacancy will be filled at the next ordinary election of councillors on Thursday 7 May 2026.

The Town Council may choose to fill the vacancy for the period until that election. Dated: Tuesday 18 November, 2025

Mrs Edgar Clerk to Burford Town Council