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Voters in Frinton will be heading to the polls to elect new district and town councillors on Thursday, 5 June.
The Frinton ward seats on both Tendring District Council (TDC) and Frinton and Walton Town Council (FWTC) have been left vacant following the death of Councillor Nick Turner in March.
The Statements of Persons Nominated have now been published for both polls, confirming the names of the candidates who are contesting the elections.
The candidates for the election of a Tendring district councillor for the Frinton ward are:
The candidates for the election of a Frinton ward councillor for Frinton and Walton Town Council are:
The polls will take place on Thursday, 5 June, between 7am and 10pm. Polling cards have been given to Royal Mail for all voters, and these show the detail of the polling station they can vote at, or when they will receive their postal vote pack.
While most residents in the Frinton ward are already registered to vote, anyone who is otherwise eligible in that ward has until 19 May to apply to register. Those registered can then vote in the elections.
Applications for, amendments to or cancellations of arrangements to vote by post or by proxy must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Clacton Town Hall by 5pm on 20 May, while the deadline for new applications to vote by proxy is 5pm on 28 May.
Ian Davidson, the Returning Officer, encouraged people in Frinton to use their vote on 5 June.
"I urge everyone in the ward who has a vote to have their say as to who will represent them on both the district council and the town council,” he said.
“Check now to ensure you are registered to vote and, if voting at a polling station, remember to bring a valid photo ID."
To register to vote visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or contact the Election Registration team by email at elections@tendringdc.gov.uk or call on 01255 686575.
