Notice of Vacancy

In the office of

Town Councillor

For

Seckford Ward

Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Thomas Rogerson, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council.

As an election has not been called, under Rule 8(3) of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) Rules 1986, the Town Council may co-opt a new Councillor as soon as practicable.

In accordance with Local Government Act 1972, section 79, in order to be eligible the candidate must be:

• a British subject, or a citizen of the Commonwealth or the European Union
• 18 years of age or over on the 'relevant date' (i.e. the day on which you are co-opted).

You must additionally be able to meet one of the following qualifications, please tick all that apply:

• I am registered as a local government elector for the parish of Woodbridge; or
• I have, during the whole of the twelve months preceding the date of my co-option, occupied as owner or tenant, land or other premises in the parish of Woodbridge; or
• My principal or only place of work during those twelve months has been in the parish of Woodbridge; or
• I have during the whole of the twelve months preceding the date of my co-option resided in the parish of Woodbridge or within 3 miles of it.

Under section 80 of the same act there are disqualifications, and these relate to bankruptcy, restriction orders and conviction of a criminal offence leading to imprisonment.

If you would like to represent the Ward of Seckford on Woodbridge Town Council please submit an application form to the Town Clerk, Mr Greg Diaper via email - townclerk@woodbridge-suffolk.gov.uk  or via post. Forms can be requested from the Clerk or downloaded here:

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Applications should be received no later than 5pm on Friday 13th November 2026.

The Council will seek to co-opt a new Councillor at its meeting on Wednesday 18th November.