Vacancy Announced for Uppingham Town Council Councillor
by Rutland Democracy Reporter.
Uppingham Town Council has announced a vacancy in the office of Councillor following the resignation of Trevor Colbourne.
This announcement has been made in accordance with section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972.
The vacancy provides an opportunity for local residents to either call for an election or allow the council to fill the position through co-option.
If ten electors from the Uppingham Parish submit a written request for an election to the Returning Officer at Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP by 26 February 2026 (14 days from the date of this notice, excluding weekends, bank holidays, and designated holiday breaks), a by-election will be held. Should no such request be received by this deadline, the council will proceed to fill the vacancy by co-option.
Mark Andrews, the Returning Officer, emphasised the importance of community participation: “This is an opportunity for residents to have a direct say in their local representation. We encourage those interested in serving their community to come forward.”
The notice also clarifies the computation of the 14-day period: Saturdays, Sundays, the Christmas and Easter breaks, and any bank holidays are excluded from the count to ensure fairness in the notification period.
Residents interested in standing for election or learning more about the co-option process can contact the Returning Officer at Catmose, Oakham.
