NOTICE UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT (1972 (Section 87(2))

VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR

Notice is given that a vacancy exists for a Councillor arising from the resignation of David (known as Dave) Marr.

A by-election to fill the vacancy must be held if ten electors for the parish give notice in writing claiming such an election to: 

The Returning Officer, Arun District Council, Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LF

That request must be made within fourteen-days from the date of this notice (excluding a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, Good Friday or a Bank Holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning)

The fourteen-day period ends on the 2 November, 2026.

If no poll is called for Kingston Parish Council intends to fill the vacancy by co-option.  Please note the term of office will be until normal elections take place in May 2027.

For more information about calling for a poll or standing for Co-option please contact:

Val Knight, Kingston Parish Clerk:

e-mail:      clerk@kingston-wsx-pc.gov.uk

Address:   33 The Ridings, East Preston, West Sussex, BN16 2TWTelephone:   01903 771922

Mrs V Knight
Clerk of the Council                                                   Notice dated: 13 October, 2026