Voters in Glastonbury and Street now have a clear idea of who will be campaigning for their vote in the general election on July 4.

The major political parties, along with a number of independents, have been campaigning across the area since King Charles III officially dissolved parliament at the request of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

In the coming weeks, there will be visits from senior politicians, posters and placards appearing in local communities, and hustings where candidates can discuss the big issues of the day.

Somerset Council has confirmed the full list of candidates standing on July 4, following the close of nominations at 4pm on Friday, June 7. This election will be the first under the new electoral boundaries, increasing the number of seats within the Somerset Council area from five to seven.

Here are the candidates standing for the Glastonbury and Somerton seat:

• Tom Carter (Reform UK)
• Jon Cousins (Green Party)
• Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat) - currently division member for Blackmoor Vale
• Hal Hooberman (Labour)
• Faye Purbrick (Conservative) - currently division member for Yeovil South

Residents have until Tuesday, June 18, to register to vote via gov.uk. The deadline to apply for a postal vote or a proxy vote is 5pm on Wednesday, June 19.

This will be the first general election requiring valid voter ID for in-person voting at polling stations. Accepted forms of ID include a passport, driving licence, or an older person's bus pass. Out-of-date photo ID is acceptable if it still looks like you, and the name on the ID matches your registered name.

Those without the necessary ID can apply for a free voter authority certificate (VAC) by 5pm on Wednesday, June 26.

For more information, visit somerset.gov.uk.