Nominations are now open for a vacant councillor seat in Borehamwood.

Kumail Jaffer resigned from his Labour seat in Kenilworth ward earlier this month, after seven months in the role, to take up a journalist job in Scotland.

A by-election must now take place to elect a new councillor who will serve alongside existing councillors Cynthia Barker and Rebecca Butler.

It will take place on February 13.

If you would like to stand in the election, you must let Hertsmere Borough Council know by 4pm on January 17.

Sam Langford, electoral services manager, said: "Councillors are people elected to represent their local community in the running of their local council.

"Being an effective councillor requires commitment and hard work, but can be exceptionally rewarding. Your influence will make a difference to the quality of people's lives and to the Hertsmere area. You will need to balance the best interests of your ward residents, the borough or county residents, your political party - if you have one - and the council."

If you would like to stand as a councillor in Borehamwood Kenilworth ward, call 02082072277.

All of the candidates will be announced on January 20.

Only those who live in Kenilworth ward are eligible to vote in this election.

Voters must be registered - the deadline is midnight on January 28.

Polling cards will be sent out on January 21 which state which polling station you should vote at.

Postal votes need to be sent to the council by 5pm on January 29.

Proxy votes need to be returned to the council by 5pm on February 5.

If you are unsure if you are registered to vote or want a hard copy of any of the application forms, call 02082077481 or email elections@hertsmere.gov.uk