Nominations have been announced for the Pembrokeshire County Council by-election in the Burton electoral division next month.

When nominations closed at noon on Wednesday (March 13), the names of four candidates had been received for the election on Thursday, April 11.

They are: Jon Harvey, of 21 Merlins Cross, Pembroke (Independent); Robin Howells, The Willows, 5 New Wells Road, Hill Mountain, Houghton (Labour); Rob Summons, 19 West Street, Rosemarket (Independent); Robin Wilson, Swn-Y-Gwynt, Ashdale Lane, Llangwm (Conservative).

Candidates have until noon on Monday, March 18, to withdraw their nomination.

The vacancy arose following the retirement earlier this month of County Clr. David Wildman, who was the member for Burton and cabinet member for health, well-being and the voluntary sector.