The Victorian Electoral Commission has confirmed that a countback for the councillor vacancy in Yarra’s Langridge Ward will take place on Wednesday, January 18.

The countback will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams from 10am.

The vacancy was created with the departure of former Cr Gabrielle de Vietri, following her election to the seat of Richmond at Victoria’s State Election in November .

Langridge Ward is currently represented by Crs Stephen Jolly and Anab Mohamud. The ward covers Abbotsford, and parts of Alphington, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Fairfield, Fitzroy and Richmond.