By-election confirmed for Mossley Town Council following resignation

PEOPLE in Mossley will go to the polls after a by-election for its Town Council was called.

Those living in Lancashire Ward will elect a new member on Thursday, March 27 following the resignation of Councillor Bev Bennett in January.

Her departure marks the second vacancy in this seat recently, following Sally Davies’ decision to step down shortly after her election in 2023.

Cllr Bennett was co-opted on to the council as a replacement, but her resignation has necessitated a by-election.

And because there has been sufficient interest, a vote will be held rather than the new member being nominated and brought on to the panel.

The by-election is specific to the Lancashire Ward of Mossley Town Council and will involve approximately 2,500 eligible voters in the town.

All registered, eligible voters will receive a polling card by post no later than March 17.

To confirm residency in the Mossley Parish Lancashire ward, residents can visit www.tameside.gov.uk/councillorsanddemocracy/elections/mossley-parish-election

Nominations for candidates will open on February 21 and close at 4pm on Friday, February 28.

Individuals not yet registered to vote must do so before March 11 to participate in the by-election.

The deadline for applying for a postal vote is 5pm on March 12, while applications for proxy votes must be submitted by 5pm on March 19.

Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on March 27.

For more details, visit: www.tameside.gov.uk/councillorsanddemocracy/elections/mossley-parish-election