The Mayoral race is starting to gather pace. Tonight will see the first hustings meeting of the election.

The event is being organised by the Thornton Heath Community Action team to give Thornton Heath residents a valuable opportunity to question Mayoral Candidates directly.

If you would like to attend, the hustings is being held tonight at St Pauls Church, St Paul’s Road, Thornton Heath CR7 8NB.

An extra mayoral candidate will be attending the hustings tonight as the Liberal Democrats have now selected their mayoral candidate. Former Army officer Richard Howard will be running on behalf of the Liberal Democrats.

Mr Howard’s entry into the mayoral race now brings the number of candidates to 6 – is there a seventh candidate waiting in the wings? Nominations close on 5th April.

The election debate is starting to hot up, so subscribe to the CRO to make sure you get an accurate overview of what’s going on as the candidates set out their stalls to secure your vote.