8 April, 2004

The St Edmundsbury Borough Council by-election for Risbygate Ward, Bury St Edmunds, will be held on Thursday 20 May.

The deadline for candidates to submit their nominations is noon on 22 April. Electors wanting to register for a postal vote in time for this by-election need to have their application submitted by 5pm on Wednesday 12 May.

For more information contact the elections office on 01284 757131.

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