NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN THE OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR for KINGTON PARISH
Notice is hereby given that a casual vacancy is deemed to have occurred in the office of Councillor for the above Parish following the Failure to attend meetings of Tom Bounds.
Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006, provides that on a casual vacancy occurring in the office of parish councillor, an election to fill the vacancy shall be held if within fourteen days* after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than Friday 16th October 2026) has been given in accordance with section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, notice in writing of a request for such an election has been given to the proper officer of the council of the district within which the parish is situated by TEN electors for the parish.
If a request for an election is not received by the above deadline then the parish will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable in accordance with the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) Rules 1986.
If there is an election, it will take place not later than 60 days (excluding dies non) after the date this notice is published.
The proper officer is Paul Satoor, Herefordshire Council, Electoral Services, Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE.
Clerk to Kington Town Parish Council Dated: Monday 28th September 2026
Allotments
There are currently allotment vacancies in Kington! If you are interesting in renting one of our allotments, please contact Councillor Philip Sell on 01544 239357 or mob no. 07887 658165.
ARMED FORCES DAY COVENANT :
Armed Forces Covenant June 2026
NEWS FLASH!
Good afternoon,
Kington Town Council would like to make people aware that we believe that there is some Hemlock Water Dropwort growing on the riverbank in Crooked Well Meadow. This is a highly toxic plant, and we are in the process of obtaining an expert identification, and subsequent removal of the plant. It has been cordoned off but there may be other plants growing under the trees along the riverbank.
NEWS
Kington Town Council Press Release:
Kington Town Council Welcomes New Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Kington Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment, on 7th April 2026, of Michael Greenfield, as its new Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).
Michael brings over three decades of senior leadership experience across the public and voluntary sectors, with a strong track record in local government governance, financial management, and organisational improvement. He is a professionally qualified Town Clerk, holding both the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) and Financial Introduction to Local Council Administration (FILCA), and is a Principal member of the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC). Michael has extensive experience managing complex local authority budgets exceeding £1.5 million and leading on governance, compliance, and financial stewardship. He has supported councils through periods of change and development, helping to strengthen governance arrangements and ensure effective, lawful decision-making.
He is PRINCE2 Practitioner qualified and brings expertise in project management, democratic services, and community-focused governance. In addition, he has experience supporting charitable trusts, strengthening governance and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Commenting on his appointment, Michael said: “I am delighted to join Kington Town Council and look forward to working with councillors and the community to support strong governance, transparent decision making, and positive outcomes for residents.”
Kington Town Council welcomes Michael and looks forward to his contribution in supporting the Council’s work and the wider community. The Council thanked the previous Town Clerk and RFO, Liz Kelso, for her years of valued service and professional support to Council throughout her tenure.
NEW COUNCILLORS
Kington Town Council is very pleased to announce and welcome three new Town Councillors who were co-opted onto the Council on Monday 21st September 2026. They are Mr. Patrick Conrad, Mr Martin Blackaller and Mr. Leonard Timmins.
EXAMPLES OF TOWN COUNCIL WORK
Provides financial support to Festivals, Exhibitions and Events throughout the year, obtains funding for the benefit of local businesses and residents including managing and funding a shop front grant scheme, creation of a town walking map, funding for planters and flower displays throughout the town, offers grants to local community groups, owns and manages the Recreation Ground through Kington Recreation Ground Trust, submits comments on planning applications within the town, maintains the churchyard at St. Mary's Church, supports the local footpath network, funds and provides decorations through the town at Christmas, works with and through other organisations in the town to represent the views of local people particularly in relation to the services provided by and through Herefordshire Council such as working with Herefordshire on the Kington Economic Development Plan and the Kington Travel Survey and operates a civic award scheme to recognise the efforts of local residents working for the benefit of local people.
Working with Herefordshire Council to obtain funding and manage resurfacing of the High Street and pavements, and working closely with Kington Chamber of Trade for the benefit of businesses and the residents of Kington.