A contest is scheduled for Thursday to fill a vacancy on Oxfordshire County Council following a representative’s departure from the area.
The election for Chesterton and Lauton ward will run from 7am until 10pm on September 3.
Liberal Democrat member Will Boucher-Giles submitted his resignation in July, citing relocation to Switzerland.
The former councillor, who worked as a caterer and chef, had served for less than eighteen months after securing election in May 2025.
The impending dissolution of Oxfordshire County Council in 2028 as part of local government restructuring means this contest will probably constitute the final comprehensive set of polls before the authority ceases to operate.
His departure stripped the Liberal Democrats of their controlling position within the council.
Five political parties have put forward candidates in the by-election.
Sandy Lewis Dallimore will represent the Conservative Party, while Gregory Michael Fish stands for Labour.
James Henry Dean Hartley is the Liberal Democrat candidate, Ian Richard Hogson represents Reform UK, and Meri Mosharrafa is the Green Party contender.
Those casting ballots at physical polling stations must present acceptable photographic identification.
Valid documents include passports, driving licences, PASS cards, biometric immigration documents, and concessionary bus passes.
A comprehensive list of permitted identification is accessible via the Government website.
Cherwell District Council is overseeing the administration of the by-election, with registered voters assigned to their designated polling station.