Local Election Candidates
The following people have been or stand nominated for election to this parish.
GURNEY
Tony
24 Langley Way,
Kettering,
NN15 6HL
The Conservative Party
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MITCHELL-BUNCE
Jay
48 Spinney Road,
Burton Latimer,
Kettering,
NN15 5ND
Liberal Democrat
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PETTIT
Jane
(address in North
Northamptonshire)
Labour Party
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WEBSTER
Tony
59 St Catherine`s Road,
Kettering,
NN15 5EN
Reform UK
Notice of Election
Notice of Election Burton Latimer 05022026
Burton Latimer Town Council – Election of Councillor
Number of councillors to be elected: 1
1. An election is to be held for a Councillor for Burton Latimer Town Council.
2. Nomination papers may be obtained during normal office hours from the offices of the Returning Officer,
Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering, NN15 7QX, or online at
www.electoralcommission.org.uk or by emailing nominations@northnorthants.gov.uk, or by telephoning
01536 805115. The Returning Officer will, at the request of any elector, prepare a nomination paper for
signature.
3. Nomination papers must be delivered by hand to the Returning Officer at Municipal Offices, Bowling Green
Road, Kettering, NN15 7QX by no later than 4pm on Friday 9 January 2026.
4. The times during which the Returning Officer will accept delivery of nomination papers are on any working
day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays) from 9.30am on Friday 2 January 2026 until 4pm
on Friday 9 January 2026.
5. An appointment should be made in advance for the delivery of nomination papers by telephoning
01536 805115 or by emailing nominations@northnorthants.gov.uk.
6. An informal check of nomination papers may be requested prior to formal submission. Nomination papers
to be checked informally should be scanned as a pdf file and submitted by email to
nominations@northnorthants.gov.uk by no later than 4pm on Thursday 8 January 2026. Formal
submission of nomination papers must be made by hand as detailed at points 3 and 4 above.
7. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 5 February 2026.
8. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Municipal Offices, Bowling
Green Road, Kettering, NN15 7QX by 12 midnight on Tuesday 20 January 2026. Applications can be
made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.
9. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy
votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering,
NN15 7QX by 5pm on Wednesday 21 January 2026. Apply online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote.
10. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election
must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering, NN15
7QX by 5pm on Wednesday 28 January 2026. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate can be made
online: www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate.
11. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Municipal
Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering, NN15 7QX by 5pm on Wednesday 28 January 2026. Apply online
at www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote.
12. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at
Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering, NN15 7QX by 5pm on Thursday 5 February 2026.
Mayor’s Carol Service
Mayor’s Carol Service — All Welcome!
Come and enjoy an afternoon of carols and Christmas cheer at Burton Latimer Baptist Church.
20th December
2:00pmA relaxed, family-friendly service with refreshments afterwards — the perfect way to step into the Christmas season! 
Precept 2026/2027
This council has now determined its precept for 2026/2027 and it will represent and increase of 2% over this year.
This equates to a Council Tax increase of £8.51 per annum for a Band D property.
Notice of vacancy in the office of Councillor
Notice of vacancy in the office of
Councillor for
Burton Latimer Town Council
I must give notice, under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act
1972, that a vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for the
Burton Latimer Town Council.
The vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Michael (Barney)
Varnfield.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by TEN
registered local government electors in Burton Latimer Town, must
be made, within 14 days of this notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays
and bank holidays) to:
Kamila Coulson-Patel
North Northamptonshire Council
Bowling Green Road
Kettering NN15 7QX
On receipt of a valid request, the Returning Officer will set the date
of an election to be held within 60 days of this notice (excluding
Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays), in accordance with Rule 5 of
the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales)
Rules 2006.
If an election is not requested, the Town Council will co-opt a
person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.
Lionel Thatcher
Town Clerk
Dated: Friday 28 November 2025
Printed and published by: Lionel Thatcher, Town Clerk of Burton Latimer Town Council
Family Carols & Christmas Story
Scan the Barcode on the Poster to Reserve Your Place
Saturday 13th December 2025 from 2.30 to 4PM at Burton Latimer Community Centre
Christmas Lights Switch-On
Burton Latimer Christmas Lights Switch-On 2025
Friday 28th November • 5PM–8PM
(Road closures in place from 3PM–9PM)
Burton Latimer Town Council warmly invites you to kick off the festive season
with an evening of music, food, family fun, and of course… the big Christmas Lights Switch-On! 
What’s Happening & Where
Millennium Garden
Enjoy a fantastic line-up of festive performances and entertainment:
• Thrapston Town Band
• Community Choir
• Local School Choirs
• Library Ukulele Band
• St. Mary’s Music Group
• Thrapston Town Band
• Community Choir
• Local School Choirs
• Library Ukulele Band
• St. Mary’s Music Group
Plus:
• Small children’s fair rides
• Mulled wine, mince pies & sausage rolls
• No.1 Smash & Grab food trailer
(Please also support our wonderful local food outlets that will be open!)
• Small children’s fair rides
• Mulled wine, mince pies & sausage rolls
• No.1 Smash & Grab food trailer
(Please also support our wonderful local food outlets that will be open!)
Harold Mason Centre
A cosy spot to take a break:
• Tea & coffee
• Toilets available
• Craft stalls to browse for Christmas gifts
• Tea & coffee
• Toilets available
• Craft stalls to browse for Christmas gifts
Baptist Church Assembly Rooms
• Open for toilets and a warm space
St Mary’s PTFA
• Family games & prizes
• Train rides
• Bar (hot drinks)
• The grotto
Bring your family, meet your neighbours, and celebrate the start of Christmas together. We can’t wait to see you for a magical evening in Burton Latimer!
Community Payback in Action: Improving Burton Latimer Together
Community Payback: Giving Back, Moving Forward
You may have walked through Burton Latimer recently and thought to yourself, “This could be improved,” or “I’m having trouble walking here – someone should really sort this out.” Good news: help is here, and it’s coming from an unexpected but powerful place — Community Payback.
Community Payback is a government-led initiative where individuals who have committed certain offences are given the opportunity to make amends through meaningful, unpaid work in their local area. It’s all about making a real difference — both for the individuals involved and for the wider community.
As part of their rehabilitation, offenders carry out projects that improve public spaces, repair minor damage, and support the wellbeing of residents. In Burton Latimer, these efforts are starting to take shape, and we want you to be involved in shaping what comes next.
What Can Community Payback Achieve?
Offenders can undertake a wide range of practical tasks, including:
- Removing graffiti
- Clearing wasteland
- Repainting and maintaining community centres
- Making footpaths and walkways more accessible
- Litter picking
- Grounds maintenance and gardening
- Clearing overgrown alleys
- Planting trees
What Are the Rules?
To ensure fairness and public benefit, all Community Payback work must:
- Directly benefit the local community
- Avoid replacing paid employment
- Be non-commercial (no profits involved)
- Exclude work on private property or projects involving ladders
Get Involved: Your Voice Matters
We believe everyone deserves a second chance — and we also believe in listening to our residents. If there’s a space in Burton Latimer you think could use some attention, or a project idea that would enhance the town, we want to hear from you.
Whether it’s a pathway that needs clearing, an alley that could be tidied, or a public area in need of a refresh — let us know.
Together, we can help turn small improvements into big changes — making Burton Latimer a better place for all, one project at a time.