Kendal Town Council election postponed due to candidate's death

The upcoming by-election for Kendal Town Council has been postponed due to the death of Green Party candidate Phil Clayton. The election was scheduled for March 27. Clayton died in a fall while hiking. He was known for his commitment to climate issues and social justice. New polling cards will be sent to voters once a new date is set. Postal votes already submitted will not be counted, and candidate nominations will reopen. Other by-elections on the same date will proceed as planned.