Date for Sheffield by-election announced after Southey councillor's sudden resignation
Candidates have yet to be announced
A date has been set for a by-election in Sheffield following a councillor’s shock departure.
On August 27, residents in Southey will be heading to polling booths to cast their vote on who will represent them at Sheffield City Council.
One of the three ward seats is up for grab, after independent councillor Gareth Slater formally submitted his resignation on Thursday, July 2.
A statement released by Sheffield City Council adds: “There is one vacancy up for election in Southey ward. No other areas of the city have an election on August 27.
“Voters in the Southey ward will get one ballot paper that lists the candidates that are standing for election.”
Local parties have yet to announce their candidates for the by-election, however the it is expected to be an interesting battle for the former Labour stronghold after Reform took a seat there in the May local elections.
Residents have until 11.59pm on August 11 to register to vote, if they have not done so before or recently moved homes.
On the day, voters will need to provide photo ID.
The council adds: “You will need photographic ID to vote in person. Your poll card will give you details on where your polling station is and what photographic ID you can use to vote.
“If you don't have photo ID you can apply for a voter authority certificate.
“This must be done by 5pm on Wednesday August 19.”