RESIDENTS in Studley are being encouraged to vote in the Studley Parish Council by-election this week.

The vacancy has been created by Karen Sumner Brown who is stepping down.

The election of a parish councillor for Studley South Ward will be held on Thursday, August 24 between 7am and 10pm.

The polling station will be in Studley Village Hall, High Street, Studley.

Candidates are Neil Edden, Chris Pilkington, and Zoe May Wellings Tolley.