The candidates in a Norfolk County Council by-election, which was triggered by the tragic death of a serving councillor, have been confirmed.
The by-election for the West Depwade division, in south Norfolk, will be held next month.
The candidates include Prof Catherine Rowett, an ex-MEP for the East of England, standing for the Greens and Bev Spratt, the division's former Conservative county councillor, now running as an independent.
Former Wymondham mayor Tony Holden is standing for the Conservatives. Labour's candidate is Pam Reekie, while Ian Spratt, who represents Mulbarton and Stoke Holy Cross on South Norfolk Council, is running for the Liberal Democrats.
Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm on Thursday, July 13, with the county taking place the following day.
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The by-election was called after the death of Conservative councillor Barry Duffin, who had represented West Depwade since 2021.
Mr Duffin, 74, died at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in April, following a fall at his home.
The current political make-up at Tory-controlled County Hall is: Conservatives 54, Labour 12, Liberal Democrats 10, three Greens, two independents and one non-aligned independent.
