A BY-ELECTION will take place in Kirklees in June.
Kirklees councillor Margaret Bates stepped down on Monday saying health matters made continuing as a councillor difficult.
The resignation of the Conservative member means a by-election will be held for the Liversedge and Gomersal seat.
The by-election is on Thursday June 13.
The closure of nominations is midday on Thursday May 16 at the Elections Office 49/51 Huddersfield Road, in Holmfirth.
Postal vote and vote registration applications close at 5pm on May 29.