A Notice of Election has been published for the Office of Rutland County Councillor for Uppingham Ward, following the resignation of former councillor Miranda Jones.

Following receipt of a request from two local government electors, an election will be held to fill this vacancy on Thursday the 5th of May 2022. Further details can be found in the full Notice of Election, published online.

Nomination packs for candidates wishing to stand in this election are available from the Council's Elections Office. Anyone who would like to request a pack must first contact the Elections Office by phone, by calling: 01572 758 385 or 01572 720 907.

Nomination papers must be completed and delivered by hand to the Returning Officer at Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP.

Returns must be made between the hours of 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday following the date of the publication of the notice of election, but no later than 4pm on the Tuesday the 5th of April 2022.

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