Cllr Gordon Mitchell, who joined the council in 2020, has today resigned from the Parish Council due to work and personal commitments.

Gordon said “I have enjoyed my time as a Gawsworth Parish Councillor, however feel it time to allow someone with more available time the opportunity to contribute.” Gordon aims to continue supporting the community through the council’s Footpaths working group.

Cllr Penny Shepherd, chair of the parish council, expressed the council’s thanks “On behalf of the parish council, thank you for your work with us over the last few years and hopefully this can continue in the future”

Following the resignation of Cllr Gordon Mitchell there is a vacancy for a Councillor for the Village Ward of the Parish Council.

Electors of this ward have the opportunity to request an election to fill the vacancy. If 10 electors write to Cheshire East Council requesting an election, one will be held. If fewer than 10 request an election, the parish council will co-opt to fill the vacancy.

An election means candidates seek a proposer/nominator and there will be a poll (vote). Co-option means the council will ask for applications and the existing councillors will vote to agree who becomes a councillor. Either way, the councillor will serve until May 2027 when the next ordinary elections are held.

Requests for an election must be in writing (in the post) to:

The Returning Officer
Cheshire East Council
Westfields
Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ

Requests for an election must be received by 3rd September. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please email clerk@gawsworthpc.org.uk