PARISH COUNCIL OF WOKEFIELD
VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR
1. There is a vacancy on the above Council caused by the resignation of Councillor R. Thorne.
2. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if, within 14 days (not counting a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a Bank Holiday) from the date below, ten electors for the parish give notice in writing claiming such an election to the Returning Officer.
The address of the Returning Officer is:
Council,
Council Offices,
Market Street,
Newbury
RG14 5LD.
3. If no such notice is given the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.
Signed: Christopher Faulkner Dated: 21st August 2026
Chairman
Wokefield Parish Council
Address: Keepers Cottage,
Goodboys Lane,
Mortimer,
Berkshire,
RG7 3AH
Wokefield Parish Council currently has vacancies for councillors and is seeking enthusiastic, community-minded people to join.
Parish councillors are volunteers who care about their community and want to make a difference. The role involves:
· Attending council meetings (quarterly)
· Helping to make decisions on local services, facilities, and projects
· Representing the views of residents
No prior experience is needed – just a willingness to get involved. Training and support are available.
If you are interested in becoming a parish councillor, please contact the Parish Clerk at: