VOTERS in Bude and Stratton are being urged by the Mayor to vote to help give Bude "a strong voice" in these tough times.

The election will take place next Thursday (July 28) for a councillor to fill the vacancy in the Poughill & Stratton Ward of Bude-Stratton Town Council.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.