CANDIDATES fighting for election in this month's Holgate by-election will be at a hustings being held on Tuesday.

The event, two days before polling day, has been arranged by the York Central Action Group and is open to all. It takes place on Tuesday, February 13 at 7.30pm at 'The Holgate', 6 New Lane, off Acomb Road.

Organisers said they were particularly keen to find out what the candidates think about the York Central development and Holgate will be affected.

Each candidate will be given five minutes to talk to the audience and this will be followed by questions from the audience.