THREE candidates are contesting a vacancy in the Guisborough ward of Guisborough Town Council when voters go to the polls on Thursday, April 22.

The choice for the 5,917 electorate is between Denise Bunn (Labour), Alan Elliott (Independent) and John Hassan (Conservative).

The election for the vacancy in the six-seat ward follows the resignation of Councillor John Hale (Conservative) because of work commitments.