Candidates announced for upcoming Poole Town Council by-election

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Candidates for an upcoming by-election for a seat on Poole Town Council has been announced.

The by election which was called following the resignation of Hamworthy East town councillor Daniel Bleeze who resigned just weeks after being elected in May.

The candidates for the election are:

  • Jude Chapman – Liberal Democrats
  • Yasmin Clewes – Green Party
  • Peter Cooper – Labour Party
  • Louise Fielden – Independent
  • John Sheldon – Reform UK
  • Paul Whitlock – Poole People Party

The vote will give residents of the Hamworthy East Ward their chance to choose their preferred candidate to represent them on Poole Town Council.

Residents living in the Hamworthy East Ward for Poole Town Council who are not already registered to vote will need to register by Tuesday, September 8.

Applications to vote by post must be received by 5pm on Wednesday, September 9.

Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate,  an Anonymous Elector’s Document or to vote by proxy must be received by 5pm on Wednesday, September 16.

The election will be held on Thursday, September 24, allocated polling station will be printed on your poll card.

Residents voting in person will need to bring a valid form of photo ID to polling stations.

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