ROSSENDALE's Longholme ward by-election caused by the resignation Labour councillor Liz McInnes, elected as new Heywood and Middleton Labour MP last month, will take place on Thursday December 4.

Electors registered in Longholme ward will be entitled to vote in the by-election and will be delivered a poll card prior to election day.

Electors wanting to vote by post or proxy should contact the council elections office.

The last day to register to vote is 18 November.

Last day to apply for a postal vote is 19 November and proxy vote 26 November.

Polling stations in Longholme ward will be open on Thursday December 4 from 7am until 10pm.