WOULD be Conwy Town Council members have to submit their names to meet an end of the week deadline for a forthcoming by-election.

The election will be held on Thursday March 29 and is to replace two members who resigned for personal reasons. The new members will represent the Deganwy and Marl wards. of the council.

Applications have to be delivered to the Returning Officer, Bodlondeb, Conwy by 4.00pm Friday March 2.

Mayor of Conwy, Bill Chapman explained the importance of the by election and said: "Town councils are the part of local government closest to the people, and are responsible for the most local of matters. Like all town and community councils we in Conwy spend a lot of out time trying to improve the quality of life in the community. What we look for are people who are willing to get stuck in and to try and make a difference.”