CHEPSTOW Town Council will hold a by-election later this month following the resignation of former councillor Lia Hind.

The St Kingsmark ward is being contested by four candidates, with polls open on Thursday 18th January.

Standing in the by-election are Welsh Labour candidate Alyson Ayland, Welsh Conservatives candidate Martin Brady, Independent candidate Iain Mills, and Independent candidate Oliver Spurway.

The polling station at Chepstow Leisure Centre will be open from 7am to 10pm.