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Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor

12 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 Doreen Collins.


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 02/12/2025 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: Parish Clerk, 11/12 Market Hill, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4JZ

Dated: 12/11/2025

Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor
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