Oakham: Candidates confirmed for Rutland council by-election

By The Editor

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

Two people have been nominated as candidates to become a Rutland County Councillor for Oakham South.

The poll for the Oakham South by-election will take place on Thursday 19 August 2021 between 7.00am and 10.00pm and the two candidates nominated are as follows:

Paul Browne (Liberal Democrat)

Andy Burton (The Conservative Party Candidate)

In line with Electoral Commission and Government guidance, it is recommended that voters wear face masks in polling stations to reduce the risk from COVID-19.

Hand sanitising stations and single-use pencils for marking ballots will also be provided.

The deadline for receiving new applications to register to vote for this election is Tuesday 3 August 2021. Applications can be made online at: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

New applications to vote by post and any requests to cancel or change an existing postal or proxy vote must reach the Council's Electoral Services Team by 5pm on Wednesday 4 August to be valid for this election.

New applications to vote by proxy except on the grounds of a medical emergency must be submitted before 5pm on Wednesday 11 August. Emergency proxy votes will be available as other recent elections.

For more information about the Oakham South by-elections, voter registration and how to vote, please visit: www.rutland.gov.uk/elections or email: [email protected]. Alternatively, please call: 01572 722 577.

Oakham Nub News invites both candidates to submit 400-500 words to tell us about yourselves and why you should be elected. Please email the words and a picture or two to [email protected]