Keith and Cullen by-election set for November

KEITH and Cullen residents will have the opportunity to elect a new councillor at a by-election being held in November.

It comes after the resignation of Councillor Ron Shepherd, who is stepping down after 20 years as a councillor representing the former Rathford ward, and latterly the multi-member Keith and Cullen ward.

Polling will take place on Thursday, November 21, with the count and declaration taking place the day after in Keith.

Eight polling places will be used in the by-election: McBoyle Hall, Portknockie; Cullen Tennis and Bowling Club; Deskford Jubilee Hall; Newmill Public Hall; King Memorial Hall, Grange; Old Ogilvie School Hall, Keith; Longmore Hall, Keith, and Rothiemay Hall.

Currently, of the 7812 voters in the ward, 1436 opt to vote by post. Voters will be asked to mark candidates by preference using numbers, under the Single Transferable Vote proportional representation system.

Candidate nominations will open on Tuesday, October 8. Anyone interested in receiving a candidate nomination pack should contact Moray Council’s election office on 01343 563334 or email election.enquiries@moray.gov.uk.

More information, including a formal election timetable, will be available in due course at www.moray.gov.uk/elections.

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