The call is out for candidates for a Rutland county Council by-election.

A Notice of Election has been published for the Office of Rutland County Councillor for the Oakham South Ward, following the resignation of former councillor Nick Woodley.

Mr Woodley resigned earlier this month following a council decision to approve plans for 62 homes on a greenfield site on the edge of Oakham, as previously reported by Nub News.

Following receipt of a request from two local government electors, an election will be held to fill this vacancy on Thursday 19 August 2021.

Further details can be found in the full Notice of Election, published online at: www.rutland.gov.uk/elections.

Nomination packs for candidates who would like to stand in this election are available from the Council's Elections Office.

Anyone who would like to request a pack must first contact the Elections Office by phone, by calling: 01572 758 385 or 01572 720 907.

Nomination papers must be completed and delivered by hand to the Returning Officer at Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP.

Returns must be made between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday, but no later than 4.00pm on the Friday 23 July 2021.