We will be asking our prospective MPs in Colchester, Clacton, Harwich and North Essex, Witham, Braintree and Maldon questions about the important issues facing our towns and villages in the run up to the General Election.

Each candidate will be given up to 250 words to answer questions in a series of features to inform readers in preparation for the June 8 poll.

We are preparing a list of questions ahead of the deadline for nominations, on May 11.

But we want to know what you want answers about.

Whether it’s policing, GP shortages, hospital funding, how to relieve congestion on our roads or protecting our countryside from housing, let us know what issues you want to hear about from our prospective MPs.

Email your questions to gazette.newsdesk@nqe.com, including your name, address and telephone number. The email subject should be General Election Questions.