NOMINATIONS for a by-election close on Friday (Feb 19).

The by-election for the Meopham South and Vigo ward in Gravesham takes place on March 18.

This follows the death of Councillor Raymonde Collins who died aged 66 on December 6 last year after a fight against pancreatic cancer.

She had been Conservative councillor for the ward since May 1991.

Residents need to be on the electoral register to vote.

If they have not registered they have until March 3 to do so, which is also the closing day for postal vote applications or changes to existing postal votes.

To register or for more information about elections, call 01474 337 253 or e-mail electoral.services@gravesham.gov.uk