A Notice of Election has been published for the Office of Rutland County Councillor for the Oakham North West Ward, following the resignation of former councillor Adam Lowe.

Earlier this month, Adam Lowe, who also sits on Oakham Town Council said he was standing down from the county council to achieve a better work-life balance, as reported by Nub News.

Following a request from two local government electors, Rutland County Council says an election will be held to fill this vacancy on Thursday November 4. Further details can be found in the full Notice of Election, published online at: www.rutland.gov.uk/elections.

Nomination packs for candidates who would like 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, but no later than 4pm on the Friday 8 October 2021.