Upcoming Northants election result could end up at the high court

The chief executive of North Northants Council and the boss of the Electoral Commission have different views on whether a Reform candidate is eligible in the Higham Ferrers election.

By Sarah Ward

The election to decide the final two councillors on North Northants Council could end up with a High Court petition over the eligibility of one of the candidates.

The Electoral Commission, which oversees UK elections, and the North unitary council’s chief executive Adele Wylie, who is also the returning officer, have a different view about …