The list of candidates standing for the Exmouth Brixington Ward seat at the upcoming by-election has been published.

The four candidates are: Aurora Bailey (Conservative Party Candidate), Julie Bennett (The Labour Party), Dianne Conduit (Liberal Democrats) and Michael, Rosser (The Green Party). The East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) election will take place on May 2.

Electors must be registered, If you are not already registered, you can do so via the Government website. 

The deadline for registration is midnight on Tuesday April 16. Postal vote applications must be lodged by 5pm on Wednesday 17 April. Postal vote applications can now be done online via the Government website. More information is available on EDDC website.

A spokesman for EDDC said: "People planning to vote in person at a polling station must provide photo ID – this can include a passport, driving licence or older person’s bus pass. The full list of acceptable ID can be found on the Electoral Commission website.  

"You can still use your photo ID if it is out of date, if it is still a good likeness of you. The name on your ID should be the same name you used to register to vote. 

"Those without the necessary ID can apply for the FREE Voter Authority Certificate (VAC) – the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday, 24 April 2024. 

"Applications can be made online, by post or in person. Help and advice is available from the East Devon elections team on 0300 123 2224. "