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NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

11 September 2026

CITY OF DURHAM PARISH COUNCIL (AYKLEY HEADS WARD)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that due to the resignation of Les Wilson, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by Thursday, 1 October, 2026 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made to:

The Returning Officer

Electoral Services

PO Box 199

Spennymoor

DL16 9ER

Tel: 03000 261212

Email: electoralservices@durham.gov.uk

by TEN electors for the said Parish (Ward), an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, a poll will take place not later than Thursday, 3 December 2026

Dated Friday, 11 September, 2026

Adam Shanley

Clerk to the Parish

City of Durham Parish Council

Notice of Vacancy – City of Durham PC (Aykley Heads) 11 September 2026

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