AN OPPORTUNITY has risen to join Burnham Town Council following a resignation.

Tania Ward, town councillor for Burnham South Ward resigned earlier this month.

Mrs Ward said: “Regrettably, due to personal circumstances, I have made the appropriate decision to stand down as a Town Councillor of Burnham South Ward.

“I'd like to thank the residents and fellow councillors of Burnham for their support during what has been a difficult time.”

An election to fill Mrs Ward’s position will be held if ten local government electors for the South Ward of the town make written requests to the Returning Officer of Maldon District Council by Tuesday October 13.

If by this time ten candidates have not submitted, the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

To apply, contact the district council’s returned officer Fiona Marshall at fiona.marshall@maldon.gov.uk, or write to Returning Officer, Maldon District Council, Princes Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5DL.