FOLLOWING the resignation of Cllr John Lewis there is a vacancy for a Torridge district councillor within the Shebbear and Langtree Ward.

Nomination papers have been returned to the returning officer which means that the poll will take place on Thursday, August 15.

The four candidates are David Walter Hurley (Cons), Colin David Jones (Green), Penny Mills (UKIP) and Bob Wootton.

Applications for postal votes must reach the electoral registration officer at Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QG by 5 pm on Wednesday, July 31.

For more information go to the website at http://www.torridge.gov.uk/elections">www.torridge.gov.uk/elections or call 01237 428702.