A by-election has been called for the Harraby South ward of Cumberland Council, following the resignation of Cllr Lucy Patrick earlier this month.
The Notice of Election has been published today (Thursday 16 July).
If contested, the poll will take place on Thursday 20 August.
The deadline for nomination papers is 4pm on Friday 24 July. The deadline for applications to be added to electoral register is midnight on Tuesday 4 August.
More information about the election – including all the key deadlines - can be found on the elections section of the council website.