Voters will head to the polls to elect new councillors in Frinton following the death of a long-serving councillor.

The Frinton ward seats on both Tendring District Council (TDC) and Frinton and Walton Town Council (FWTC) have been left vacant following the sad death of Councillor Nick Turner last month.

The nomination period for prospective candidates for both seats is now open.

Completed nomination papers must be delivered by hand to the office of the Returning Officer at Clacton Town Hall by 4pm on Thursday, 8 May.

Polling will take place on Thursday, 5 June, between 7am and 10pm.

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 register.

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, called on residents to make sure their voices are heard at any election.

"I strongly urge everyone to ensure they are registered to vote and to participate in the electoral process," he said.

"Take the necessary steps now to confirm you are registered and, if voting at a polling station, ensure you have a valid photo ID.”

Nomination papers and applications to vote by post or proxy are available at www.tendringdc.gov.uk/elections.

To register to vote visit gov.uk/register-to-vote or contact the Election Registration team by email at elections@tendringdc.gov.uk or call on 01255 686575.

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