Following the resignation of Jeremy Pope

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

PARISH OF HOUGH ON THE HILL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that, following the resignation of Jeremy Pope, a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish 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. 

The Council has chosen to fill the vacancy by co-option for the period until the next ordinary election of councillors on or before 15th August 2029.

If you are interested, please email: houghpcclerk@gmail.com or telephone 07939 368107 in the first instance.

Closing date: 2nd February 2026

Dated: 12th January 2026 

Signed: D Lang (Clerk)

Address: Hall Farm, Hall Road, Brandon, Grantham. NG32 2AT

Published: Monday, 12th January 2026