Polling day and candidates announced for Risca East by-election

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A by-election will be held in the Risca East ward of Caerphilly County Borough on Thursday November 19, to contest a vacant council seat.

The by-election is being held following the recent passing of Cllr Nigel George, who served the ward for 15 years.

The Risca East ward includes the communities of Penrhiw and Ty Sign, as well as part of Pontymister.

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Five candidates have been confirmed as standing in the upcoming by-election.

Listed in alphabetical order by surname, they are:

Caerphilly County Borough Council said polling will take place between 7am and 10pm on November 19.

Applications for postal votes must reach the council by 5pm on Wednesday November 4, by contacting the council’s electoral registration officer at Bargoed House, 1 St Gwladys Way, Bargoed, CF81 8AB.

Proxy vote applications must reach the electoral registration officer by 5pm on Wednesday November 11, and emergency proxy applications must have been received by 5pm on polling day.

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