Today - Tuesday April 20th - is the last day to apply for a postal vote(it must be received by your local elections office by 5pm today) for the upcoming local elections on May 6th.
However, you still have another week - until 5pm on Tuesday April 27th - to apply for a proxy vote, which enables anyone who is unable to get to the polling station in person to appoint a trusted person as their proxy so that person can then cast a vote on their behalf.
"Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country. We will always be grateful for his amazing service, not least the powerful legacy he leaves to millions of young people who have taken part in his unique Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
"His quiet and steadfast counsel and support of The Queen, is perhaps his greatest if unquantifiable contribution to our nation's history.
"At this sad time for millions, we should never forget Prince Philip was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. So our thoughts must be with the whole Royal Family, but in particular with The Queen."
Following the recent resignation of Hailsham North's Conservative District Councillor, who had apparently been living abroad for the entire past year, a by-election will now be held for this newly vacated seat on May 6th. And we are very pleased to announce that the Liberal Democrat candidate will be Hailsham's popular and hardworking Mayor Paul Holbrook.
We are pleased to announce our strong slate of candidates for the local elections happening in Wealden on May 6, 2021.
Please go to to the CANDIDATES' PAGE BY CLICKING HERE then look for your division or ward and click on your corresponding candidate's name to learn more about them, and to access their contact information.
"This issue is clearly one that affects everybody," says James. "AndI am therefore keen to get as full an understanding as possible of people's concerns so that, if elected, I can really represent the interests of all Crowborough residents, and ensure that we all get a say in our beautiful area's future."
