HUSTINGS events are due to take place in the run-up to the General Election.

Parliamentary candidates for Witham will be attending an event at St Nicolas' Church in Chipping Hill on Thursday, June 1.

The event, which starts at about 8pm, should last no more than an hour and a half.

Each candidate will have the opportunity to make a statement and a question and answer session will follow.

James Abbott from the Green Party, Phil Barlow for Labour, Jo Hayes for Lib Dems and Priti Patel for the Conservatives are expected to attend.

The event is free and unticketed and residents are encouraged to come along.

Candidates have been canvassing around Witham, speaking to potential voters in time for the election on June 8.

Another hustings event is due to take place at Marks Tey Parish Hall, at 7.30pm on Monday, May 29.