Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Laura Dobson formerly a Member of Allendale Parish Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish.

If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than the 5th February 2026), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to:

Returning Officer, Elections Office, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF

by TEN electors for the Parish, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Dated 16/01/2026

Samantha Dalglish, Clerk to Allendale Parish Council