ANDOVER TOWN COUNCIL (DOWNLANDS WARD)  - Notice of Vacancy in the office of Councillor

Date: 18th May, 2026


Notice given under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972

There is a vacancy on Andover Town Council (Downlands Ward) caused by the resignation of Heather Neate

For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, requests by TEN registered local government electors in Downlands Ward must be made by no later than Monday 8 June 2026 to:

The Returning Officer
Test Valley Borough Council
Beech Hurst
Weyhill Road
Andover
SP10 3AJ

On receipt of a valid request, the Returning Officer will set the date of an election to be held within 60 days of this notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays), in accordance with Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006.

If an election is not requested, Andover Town Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.

Tor Warburton
Andover Town Clerk

Dated: 18 May 2026