VOTING is underway in the Larkswood ward by-election.
The Chingford seat is up for grabs following the death of Conservative councillor John Walter.
Polling stations have opened in South Chingford Methodist Church hall, in New Road, St Edmund’s Church, in Larkswood Road, St Anne's Church, in Larkshall Road, and Rush Croft School in Rushcroft Road.
Voting will close at 10pm.
The result will be announced at Rush Croft School and on the Guardian website tonight.
Daniel Perrett is standing for the Green Party, Henry Boyle is representing the Liberal Democrats, Henrietta Jackson is Labour's candidate and Edwin Northover is hoping to hold on to the seat for the Conservatives.
Tory councillors Nick Buckmaster and Eric Williams hold the two other seats in Larkswood ward.
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