There is a by-election in Hitchin's Oughton ward. (Image: Archant)
There is a North Herts District Council by-election on Thursday in Hitchin in the Oughton Ward.
The vote came about as the previous councillor, Simon Watson moved away from the area.
The candidates in alphabetical order are:
Farrow, Serena Elizabeth, 66 Watersmeet, Hitchin. Conservative.
Howe, George Winston, 15 Hampden Road, Hitchin. Green.
McDonald, Jackie, 47 Moss Way, Hitchin. Independent.
Peace, Louise, 7 Arlesey Road. Lib Dems.
Stears-Handscomb, Martin, 26 Farthing Drive, Letchworth. Labour and Co-Operative.
Voting runs from 7am to 10pm at the new Westmill Community Centre.
For more information visit www.north-herts.gov.uk/home/elections-and-voting/forthcoming-elections.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here