No elections are taking place for this parish council because nine people have been nominated for nine seats. But the chairmanship of the seaside authority will be up for grabs on May 8 after Peter Hampton's retirement.

Three new members will take their place on the council - Johan Van Vuuren, a governor of Longhill High School, village undertaker Chris Stringer and Cathy Taylor.

This is only the second time elections haven't been contested for the parish council. The nine nominees are: John Cummings, Ken Humphreys, Johan Van Vuuren, Barry Pinchen, Sally Prince; Geoffrey William Rhodes, Bill Spencer, Christopher Stringer and Cathy Taylor.