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Thursday 7 May 2026
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Brentwood local election
Hutton South ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for district councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, and most wards have more than one councillor. This council elects one third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have one vote.
District councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
5 candidates stood in the Hutton South ward.
| Electorate | 5,233 |
|---|---|
| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,432 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 14 |
| Turnout | 46% |
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Mellissa Mary Slade
Conservative and Unionist Party
785 votes
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Heather Margaret Leathley
Liberal Democrats
302 votes
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David Mark Hale
Green Party
186 votes
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Jane Winter
Labour Party
165 votes
Essex local election
Brentwood Hutton division
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for county councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their division on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Each county division elects one councillor.
County councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
5 candidates stood in the Brentwood Hutton division.
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Keith Richard Barber
Conservative and Unionist Party
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David Mark Hale
Green Party
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Phil Holland
Labour Party
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Russell Stuart Quirk
Reform UK
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Benjamin Rigby
Liberal Democrats