By-election date confirmed in North Lanarkshire after disgraced councillor quit

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The date for a council by-election in North Lanarkshire which will be held after a disgraced councillor quit has been confirmed.

One councillor will be elected for the Bellshill ward following the resignation of Councillor Jordan Linden. Voting will take place between 7am and 10pm on June 15.

To be able to vote in this by-election, eligible residents must be registered to vote by midnight on Tuesday, May 30.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android “If you are eligible to vote in this by-election, it is important you have the opportunity to use your vote by making sure you are registered,” said Returning Officer Des Murray.“It’s quick and easy to register online using your national insurance number and date of birth.” Linden resigned as council leader in July after revelations in the Sunday Mail that he harassed a teenager at a party.