A FAR right candidate has put himself forward for a ward by-election.
British National Party candidate Scott Morrison is to stand in a forthcoming by-election for the Chester North seat on Chester-le-Street District Council.
The vacancy was created by the death of Councillor Keith Lambert, who died on June 7 this year, of what was believed to be a heart attack.
There are a total of four people hoping to be elected; Conservative candidate, Beatrice Bainbridge, Labour's Paul Ellis, Liberal Democrat George Gardner and BNP party candidate Scott Morrison.
At the full election for Chester-le-Street District Council, in May, 15 of the Labour-controlled council's 34 seats were uncontested.
Ballot papers are now being delivered to residents in the ward for a postal vote ballot.
Votes must be returned by Thursday, October 2.
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