AN election has been called for a seat on West Devon Borough Council to represent the Tavistock North ward, following the resignation of Darren Lake earlier this month.

The poll will be held on Thursday March 22 at Tavistock Methodist Church Hall from 7am to 10pm.

Nomination papers for prospective candidates are now available and can be collected from the borough council's offices at Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, or they can be sent out in the post by contacting the elections office at [email protected]">[email protected] or by telephone on 01822 813665. The papers can also be downloaded from the council's website at http://www.westdevon.gov.uk">www.westdevon.gov.uk

Completed nomination papers must be returned by noon on Friday February 24. The last day for registering to vote for this election is Wednesday March 7 which is also the deadline for receipt of postal vote applications.