The by-election has been called after the death of Coun Geoff Whittle and polling stations will be open on Thursday March 17 between 7am and 10pm. The three candidates standing are: Steve Clegg (Lincolnshire Independents), of 22 Westgate, Sleaford; Luke Mitchell (Conservative) of 2 Barry Close, Sleaford; and Clare Louise Newton (Liberal Democrat) of 21 Sleaford Road, Cranwell.