A VACANCY has arisen on Pickering Town Council which has the potential to spark a by-election.

The council gave notice on June 8 that under the Local Government Act, due to the resignation of member Councillor Eileen Randall, a vacancy exists for a town councillor for the East Ward of Pickering.

A by-election will be held if, by June 28, 10 electors for the East Ward of Pickering give notice in writing to the returning officer of Ryedale District Council.

The officer can be reached at Ryedale House, Old Malton Road, Malton, YO17 7HH.

If no such notice is given, the town council has said it will fill the vacancy by co-option.