Applications for a new parish councillor are open for Southminster parish council.

Any Southminster electorate who wishes to be co-opted onto the council should apply in writing to Bob Burnham, the parish clerk.

Applications should be sent to The Clerk, Southminster Parish Council, The Parish Room, Queenborough Road, Southminster, CM07AB.

Alternatively email southminsterpc@yahoo.co.uk The closing date for applications is August 31.