Four candidates will today be contesting a by-election within an area of Gedling borough to fill a vacancy on Gedling Borough Council.
The resignation of former borough councillor Jennifer Hemingway following her move away from the area, leaves a vacancy in one of the two seats for the Gedling Ward.
Only residents in the Gedling Ward are eligible to vote.
Following the close of nominations on April 28, it is confirmed that the election will be contested by:
Maggie Dunkin, of Park Avenue, Carlton – Liberal Democrats
Charlie Godwin, of Willow Lane, Gedling – Conservatives
Lynda Pearson, of Emerys Road, Gedling – Labour Party
Paul Sergent, of Vernon Avenue, Gedling – Green Party
The polls are now open.
Additional guidance about being an election candidate and the various election procedures is available online from the Electoral Commission at www.electoralcommission.org.uk .
If you have any questions regarding registration or the electoral process then please contact the Gedling Borough Council Electoral Services team on 0115 901 3906 or email elections@gedling.gov.uk.
