VOTERS in Lewisham's Whitefoot ward, covering postcodes in the BR1 and SE6 areas, are going to the polls in a Lewisham Council by-election today (Oct 11).

The seat has been left vacant after Lib Dem councillor Pete Pattisson stood down to to teach in India.

Janet Hurst is running for the Lib Dems, Mark Ingleby represents Labour and John Nundy is the Conservative candidate.

Former councillor Ute Michel stands for the Green Party, John Hamilton runs for Lewisham People Before Profit and UKIP's candidate is Paul Oakley.

For details on the by-election, visit the Lewisham Council website