Seven new Shotley parish councillors have been elected uncontested - and all are from the 'wet end' of the village.

Only two councillors, Richard Wrinch and Tony Ingram, submitted their nomination papers in time and were were elected in the May 4 parish, town and district council elections, which meant the council would not be quorate.

A new election was called by Babergh chief executive and returning officer Arthur Charvonia, with a nomination deadline of May 18, and the election due to be held on June 15.

Richard Wrich does not live in Shotley Gate (Picture: Nub News)

However, only six new candidates stood for election meaning a total of eight of the nine seats have been filled, leaving one vacancy and no need for an election.

Three of the uncontested Shotley parish councillors live in Lower Harlings, Shotley Gate - husband and wife Tony and Lucy Ingrams and Peta Hillier.

Another three, Barrie Powell, Chis Smith and Robbie Green, all live on Bristol Hill - also in Shotley Gate, meanwhile John Richardson lives around the corner in Queen Victoria Drive.

Shotley Gate is known as the 'wet end' of the village due to its proximity to the river Stour and the foreshore.

Only chairman Richard Wrinch lives outside Shotley Gate, with his home at the bottom of Wades Lane, (close to the river Orwell) which is within the parish boundary.

*If you are interested in being co-opted onto the Shotley parish council contact: [email protected] , who also lives in Shotley Gate. Or call 01473 788248.

Babergh district councillor Derek Davis, who represents the Ganges ward (Shotley & Erwarton), lives in the Old School House, also in Shotley Gate.

He was re-elected for a third time on May 4 with a comfortable majority.

Details of Shotley's uncontested parish election on Babergh website...

Ganges ward councillor Derek Davis (right) at a Shotley parish council meeting (Picture: Shaun Sams)