​Candidates declared for Besses by-election

Six candidates will contest the Bury Council by-election in Besses ward in Whitefield which takes place on Thursday 19 July.

The candidates are:

• Glyn Harvey Heath (Green Party)
• Jordan Lewis (Conservative Party)
• Gareth Lloyd Johnson (Liberal Democrats)
• Stephen Morris (English Democrats)
• Lucy Smith (Labour)
• Michael Zwierzanski (UK Independence Party)

This election was prompted by the resignation of councillor Elizabeth FitzGerald who had represented the ward since 2012.

• If you’re not registered to vote, the closing date is Tuesday 3 July. If you want a postal vote, apply by Wednesday 4 July: email electionservices@bury.gov.uk or call 0161 253 5252.

ENDS

Press release issued: 22 June 2018.