Derby City Conservative Councillor for Allestree Ward, Steve Willoughby is stepping down due to a year's work in Germany for his employers, Rolls-Royce.

This triggers a by-election in Allestree to be held on October 1st.

Steve said, "I was given the opportunity to work in Germany for a year on a joint project between Rolls-Royce and other European partners. This is an exciting opportunity for us as a family and will provide my three young children with the experience of living in another culture.

I would like to thank the voters of Allestree for allowing me to have two enjoyable years as their elected representative."

Saadia Davis has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the by-election and, with residents support, is very much looking forward to working hard in Allestree.