HARTLEPOOL'S New Deal for Communities (NDC) group will hold an election next week for a vacant seat on its residents' steering group.

Four nominations have been received to represent the north area of NDC. They are: David Tweedale Gray; Abrar Hussian; Julie Rudge; and Mike Watts.

People living in the north part of the NDC area can vote at Grange Road Methodist Church Hall on Monday, between 6pm and 7pm. Anyone unable to attend but wanting to vote, is asked to call Louise Anderson, on (01429) 894046.