Thurrock Council has issued a reminder to people to register for the West Thurrock and South Stifford by-election next week.

The by-election itself is to be held on September 10.

People living in the area and wanting to vote need to register for proxy voting by 5pm on Tuesday, 2 September.

The only exception to this is if an elector has a medical or work emergency and is unable to attend the polling station on election day. They can apply for an emergency proxy application.

Electors should have received their postal vote pack if they registered – if not they should contact electoral services at Thurrock Council on 01375 652816 or at electoral.services@thurrock.gov.uk.

Postal votes must be returned by 10pm on Thursday, 10 September, but they can be returned to a polling station in the ward on polling day.

Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on the day.

For more information see thurrock.gov.uk/voting