A VACANCY exists for a councillor on Launceston Town Council due to the resignation of Cllr Jacki Ellis Martin.

The vacancy is for the North Ward. A by- election to fill the vacancy will be held if, within 14 working days of the official notification of the vacancy (ie by September 23), ten electors of the parish of Launceston give notice in writing to the Deputy Returning Officer at Cornwall Council that they request a by election.

If no such notice is received then the town council will co-opt a councillor at the meeting of the council to be held on Tuesday, October 19. Anyone who is interested in being considered as a candidate for election or for co-option please contact the Town Clerk on 01566 773693, email [email protected]">[email protected]. The next elections for the whole council will be held in 2013.