Voters go to the polls today (Thursday, November 28) in a York ward by-election, called after a councillor resigned.

Haxby and Wigginton residents have until 10pm to cast their vote for the City of York Council by-election.

The candidates standing are (in alphabetical order): John Crispin-Bailey, Reform UK; James Flinders, Labour and Co-operative Party; Ian Lowson, Green Party; Jessie Secker, Conservative Party; and Richard Watson, Liberal Democrats.

Voters are reminded to bring photo ID when voting in person.

Accepted forms of ID include a driving licence (full or provisional), passport, blue badge and a national identity card issued by an EU country. The full list of accepted forms of voter ID can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote/photo-id-youll-need


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As The Press reported, the by-election was triggered after Liberal Democrat councillor Ed Pearson announced last month that he will be stepping down from the role, having first been elected by residents in Haxby and Wigginton in 2019.

When announcing his plans to resign, Cllr Pearson said it had been an “honour and privilege” to serve as a ward councillor for the past five and a half years.

He said he was resigning to spend more time with his family, and focus on his health and wellbeing.