Burton by Lincoln Parish Council is made up of six elected members who work for the benefit of the community and all local residents. The Parish Council is fully accountable and subject to detailed audit.
Vacancy of Parish Councillor
Due to the retirementt of a Parish Councillor a vacancy has arisen
NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR PARISH OF BURTON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that due to the resignation of Phyllis Edith Russon, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the said Parish. If by 19 January 2026 (*14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 24 March 2026. Clerk of the Parish/Town Council Dated 29 December 2025 Paul Burkinshaw Returning Officer Guildhall Marshall`s Yard Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2NA
*In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday, Sunday, day of the Christmas break, of the Easter break or of a bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.