A BY-ELECTION has been called for the Lanehead ward of Burnley for October 16 following the resignation of BNP councillor Luke Smith.
The closing date for nominations is September 19 and the count will be held at Burnley Town Hall.
Smith, 21, was suspended from the British National Party after fighting at its annual Red, White and Blue Festival in Sawley.
He said he had taken the decision to quit politics because of the way he had been treated by the British National Party leadership.
He announced his resignation two weeks ago and has now confirmed his position in writing to town hall bosses. The receipt of the letter will spark moves for a by-election in Mr Smith's former ward of Lanehead.
All the main parties have confirmed they will contest the ward.
Smith was initially expelled from the party but was then told by party leaders he would have to face a disciplinary hearing.
His uncle, Steven Smith, who led the BNP to election success in Burnley, has also walked out on the party.
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