A Notice of Election in Pembroke Dock Central has been published today (November 3) - to fill the role vacated by Cllr Josh Beynon.

The County Councillor for Pembroke Dock Central announced that he would be saying a farewell to the Local Authority after almost what he calls “10 incredible years” as a Labour County Councillor for the ward.

Anyone wishing to stand for election must submit their nomination papers to the Returning Officer between 3 November and 11 November, between 10am and 4pm. Further details regarding nominations can be found on the published Notice of Election.

For further information and to obtain nomination papers please email [email protected] or call the Elections Helpline number 01437 775844.

The Statement of Persons Nominated will be published following the close of nominations. If contested the by-election vote will take place on Tuesday, 8 December.

If you are interested in becoming a Councillor there is more information available on the Democratic Services page of the Council website.

Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on 20 November. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

Returning Officer for Pembrokeshire County Council, Will Bramble said: “I would urge ward residents to register to vote and vote in the upcoming election.”

Poll cards will be sent to electors before the election that will indicate which polling station to vote at.