FIVE candidates will fight it out to fill a vacancy on Torfaen Borough Council caused by the resignation of a Labour member.

The Reform Party is hoping to add to its number on the council by winning its first council seat in Wales in the Trevethin and Penygarn by-election while the Green Party is aiming to win its first seat on the council.

Labour will be defending the seat formerly held by Sue Malson, who resigned in November, while two independent candidates have also put their names forward for the February 13 poll.

The outcome of the by-election will not change the balance of power at the Civic Centre as Labour has a majority of 17 but is being keenly fought as Reform is........

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