Casual Vacancies
The Town Council currently has two vacancies for the role of Town Councillor. To qualify for co-option as a town councillor, please see the eligibility criteria below. If you would like to serve your community in this vital role, please contact the Town Clerk for further information.
Town Council Elections - 4th May 2023
Notice of Election for Town/Parish Councillor - Kington Town Council
Result of uncontested election - Kington Town Council
Herefordshire Council Elections 2023 - Kington Ward
Notice of Election for Ward Councillor - Herefordshire Council
Statement of Persons Nominated - Ward Councillor, Herefordshire Council
Below are details of the eligibility criteria to be considered as a Councillor for Kington Town Council.
Eligibility Criteria
To stand for election you must:
· be at least 18 years old
• be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of any member state of the European Union, and
• meet at least one of the following four qualifications:
a. You are, and will continue to be, registered as a local government elector for the parish in which you wish to stand from the day of your nomination onwards.
b. You have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the parish area during the whole of the 12 months before the day of your nomination and the day of election.
c. Your main or only place of work during the 12 months prior to the day of your nomination and the day of election has been in the parish area.
d. You have lived in the parish area or within three miles of it during the whole of the 12 months before the day of your nomination and the day of election.