RESIDENTS have two weeks to trigger an election for a new councillor in Witney Town Council's north ward.
The seat has been vacant since ex-councillor, Trevor License, resigned earlier this month over allegations that he sent lewd messages to a woman who asked him for housing help.
Read also: Councillor resigns over 'lewd messages'Ten voters must write to the head of the paid service at West Oxfordshire District Council by July 8 to ensure an election takes place.
If this happens, a vote would be held by September 10. Otherwise, a new member will be chosen by the council through co-option.
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