SALISBURY City Council is looking for a new councillor following a recent resignation.

The Salisbury St Francis and Stratford ward is missing a councillor after Mark Mewse resigned on Wednesday, April 17.

This came weeks after he was convicted of harassing a former Salisbury Reds colleague.

Read more: ​Mark Mewse resigns from Salisbury City Council after conviction

An election to fill the vacancy will be held if 10 electors from the parish write to Wiltshire Council's returning officer by May 10.

Otherwise, the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Salisbury Journal: Mark Mewse resigned from Salisbury City Council on Wednesday, April 17.Mark Mewse resigned from Salisbury City Council on Wednesday, April 17. (Image: Salisbury City Council)

If an election is called, it will take place no later than July 15, 2024.

A Notice of Vacancy has been displayed on the City Council’s website.

The Election Request Form can also be found on the Salisbury City Council website or collected from the Salisbury Information Centre.

Anyone with questions should call the Corporate Services Team on 01722 342860.