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Jul 2021
Voters head to the polls for Knaresborough Scriven Park by-election
The by-election is being held following the resignation of Conservative councillor Samantha Mearns, who last month announced she had stepped down due to family reasons.
Voters will head to the polls for the Knaresborough Scriven Park by-election today.
The election is being held following the resignation of Conservative councillor Samantha Mearns, who last month announced she had stepped down due to family reasons.
The winning candidate will replace Cllr Mearns on Harrogate Borough Council.
The candidates standing for election are:
- Jaqui Renton — Conservative
- Harvey Alexander — Independent
- Sharon-Theresa Calvert — Labour Party
- Hannah Gostlow — Liberal Democrats
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Samantha Mearns was also a member of Knaresborough Town Council and voting to fill this seat will also take place today.
There are three candidates for this vote, including Jaqui Renton (Conservatives), Sharon-Theresa Calvert (Labour) and Andy Bell (Liberal Democrats)
Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm.
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