Murston Ward By-Election Called

A by-election, to elect a new councillor for the Murston ward, is to be held following the Full Council meeting on Wednesday 2nd October.

Swale Borough Council have confirmed that it is due to be held within 35 working days of Friday 4th October and "is due to Cllr James Hall being unable to attend meetings of the council for a period of six consecutive months from the date of his last meeting. This means that the seat is now vacant under the Local Government Act 1972".

Cllr Lloyd Bowen, Leader of the Conservative group and main opposition on the council called for the by-election, with others, and in doing told SFM News: "Murston residents need to ensure they have a voice representing them at Swale Borough Council. There a some very important issues due to come to the council in the coming weeks and months and Murston residents should have their voices heard at the earliest opportunity".