A by-election will be held in Brunswick Park next month following the death of ward councillor Lynne Hillan.

Cllr Lynne Hillan, who was also leader of Barnet Council, lost her battle with cancer on April 4.

Nomination papers must be submitted to the council by noon on Thursday, May 3 for the by-election on Thurday, May 31.

The deadline for registering to vote is midnight on Wednesday, May 16 while applications to vote by post or changes to an existing postal voting arrangement should reach the Electoral Registration Officer no later than 5pm that day.

Applications to appoint a person to vote as proxy should be submitted to the council by 5pm on Wednesday, May 23.