NOMINATIONS have closed for the Cornwall Council by-election to select a new councillor for the Launceston Central Division.

The candidates are:

John William Allman, Christian People’s Alliance;

Val Bugden-Cawsey, Conservative

Roger Michael Creagh-Osborne, Green Party

Gemma Massey, Liberal Democrats.

The seat fell vacant with the resignation of Alex Folkes.

Polling takes place on Thursday, January 14. On the same day, there will be polling for three Launceston Town Council vacancies in the Central ward. Candidates are:

John William Allman, Christian People’s Alliance

Val Bugden-Cawsey, Conservative

Paula Bullen, Liberal Democrats

Kirk Denton, Liberal Democrats.

Two polling stations will be in use for the by elections — St Thomas Church Hall, Riverside, and the Guildhall, Launceston.

Members of the public have until midnight on Wednesday, December 23 to register to vote in the by-elections.