The election of a new councillor will take place on the same day as the general election

A photo of Marianne Haylett — Marianne Haylett, who is stepping down as councillor for Barnet Vale. Photo: Barnet Council

Residents in Barnet’s Barnet Vale ward will be voting for a new councillor as well as a Westminster government on 4th July 2024.

After two years in office, Labour Party Councillor for Barnet Vale Marianne Haylett has decided to stand down due to family and work commitments.

Barnet Vale voters will choose between Sue Baker (Labour), Simon Jeremy Cohen (Liberal Democrat), Sachin Rajput (Conservative) and Gina Theodorou (Green).

Voters will need to register to vote by midnight, Tuesday 18th June.

For further information about voting in the Barnet Vale by-election and the General Election, visit https://www.barnet.gov.uk/elections-and-voting/elections/barnet-vale-ward-by-election-4-july-2024

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