SKIPTON Town Council is likely to hold a by-election following the resignation of Cllr James Paton.
Cllr Paton, who was one of four councillors to represent Skipton North, was the only Green Party member on the council.
He was elected at the May local elections and resigned earlier this month.
His resignation has created a 'casual vacancy' on the council which will have to be filled through a by-election if a request is received by at least ten people eligible to vote in Skipton North. The deadline for requests was yesterday.
Council leader, Cllr Chris Harbon, paid tribute to Cllr Paton at last week's full meeting of the council, and thanked him for his work on the council.
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