A vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Moresk & Trehaverne Ward of Truro City Council due to the death of Councillor Jonathan Tann.
According to the Local Government Act 1972, if a written request for an election is submitted by ten electors for the ward by 3 November, 2026, an election will be held to fill the vacancy. This deadline excludes Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Bank Holidays after the notice date.
If an election is called, it is scheduled to take place no later than 6 January, 2027. Otherwise, the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
The notice was dated 14 October, 2026, and issued by the Proper Officer for Electoral Services at County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AY.
