NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF A COUNCILLOR: PARISH OF BRINKBURN

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF A COUNCILLOR: PARISH OF BRINKBURN 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Richard George Elphick formerly a Member of the above named Parish Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Parish, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish.

If, within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 14 April 2026), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to The Returning Officer, Elections Office, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF by TEN electors for the Parish, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Dated:                                         23 March 2026

Name of Parish Clerk               GARTH RHODES

Clerk to:                                     BRINKBURN & HESLEYHURST Parish Council