The election of a new towm councillor will be held on March 31 - if the Sidbury seat is contested.

Residents have until Wednesday (March 2) to get their nominations in for a candidate to join Sidmouth Town Council.

The new councillor will fill the vacancy left by the resignation of David Addis last month, and will join Councillor John Hollick in representing the village.

If the ward is uncontested, a new member will be seconded onto the council.

Nomination papers are available from the returning officer at Council Offices, Knowle, Sidmouth, EX10 8HL, and they should be sent to the same address by 4pm on Wednesday (March 2).