[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bishopmiddleham-pc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Notice-of-Vacancy.webp” alt=”Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor. BISHOP MIDDLEHAM PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Geoff Turner, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. If by Thursday, 25 June, 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 721 DURHAM DH1 9RG 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, 27 August 2026 Dated Friday, 5 June, 2026 Anne Hall Clerk to the Parish Bishop Middleham Parish Council” title_text=”Notice of Vacancy” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” max_height=”846px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
BISHOP MIDDLEHAM PARISH COUNCIL<\/p>\n
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Geoff Turner, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.<\/p>\n
If by Thursday, 25 June, 2026 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made to:<\/p>\n
The Returning Officer
Electoral Services
PO Box 721
DURHAM
DH1 9RG<\/p>\n
Tel: 03000 261212<\/p>\n
Email: electoralservices@durham.gov.uk<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
If an election is called, a poll will take place not later than Thursday, 27 August 2026<\/p>\n
Dated Friday, 5 June, 2026<\/p>\n
Anne Hall
Clerk to the Parish
Bishop Middleham Parish Council<\/p>\n
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