Five candidates will stand in the upcoming Hengoed ward by-election for Caerphilly County Borough Council.

The by-election was called after Donna Cushing vacated her seat, following her election to the Senedd.

Ms Cushing, who spent nearly a decade representing the Hengoed ward, is now a Plaid Cymru MS for the Sir Fynwy Torfaen constituency.

The council by-election will be held on Thursday August 6, with polling stations open between 7am and 10pm.

Listed here in alphabetical order of surname, the five candidates in the running are:

• Anthony Cook – Plaid Cymru
• David Emmins – Welsh Conservatives
• Kimberley Heath – Reform UK Wales
• Dan Kelly – Welsh Labour 
• David Scullin – Welsh Liberal Democrats

Residents of the Hengoed ward who require a postal vote should contact Caerphilly County Borough Council by writing to the Electoral Registration Officer, Bargoed House, 1 St Gwladys Way, Bargoed, CF81 8AB.

Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes must be received by 5pm on Wednesday July 22.

Anyone wishing to apply for a proxy vote should contact the council at the same address, and the local authority must receive proxy applications by 5pm on Wednesday July 29.

Emergency proxy applications must reach the council at the same address by 5pm on Thursday August 6.