Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor
18 November 2025
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor for Diss Town Council
I must give notice, under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for the Diss parish area. The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Annie Goulder.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by ten registered local government electors in Diss parish area must be made, not later than 09/12/2025 to: The Returning Officer, South Norfolk Council, Horizon Business Centre, Peachman Way, Broadland Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0WF.
On receipt of a valid request, the Returning Officer will set the date of an election to be held within 60 days of this notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays), in accordance with Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006.
If an election is not requested, the Town Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.
Town Clerk: Sarah Richards
Address: 42 Riverside Maltings, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4RA
Dated: 19/11/2025
