Councillor steps down and vacancy declared

  Published on 26 August 2026

Welshpool Town Council has received the resignation of Sally Fitzgerald, who represented the Castle Ward.

During her time on the Council, she served the community of Welshpool and worked alongside fellow councillors, officers and partners on a range of local issues and events.

The Town Council would like to thank Ms Fitzgerald for her contribution and service to Welshpool and the Castle Ward, and wishes her well for the future.

As a result of the resignation, a casual vacancy has now arisen for the Castle Ward.

In accordance the appropriate regulations, an election will be held to fill the vacancy if, within 14 working days of the publication of the notice of vacancy, a request in writing for an election is made to the Deputy Returning Officer by ten registered electors for the Castle Ward.

Requests for an election must be sent by post to Deputy Returning Officer, Powys County Council, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG.

If no valid request is received within the required timescale, Welshpool Town Council will proceed to fill the vacancy by co-option.

The formal legal notice of the vacancy can be seen here.