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Thursday 7 May 2026
- Epping Forest local election: Epping West & Rural ward
- Essex local election: North Weald & Nazeing division
There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.
Epping Forest local election
Epping West & Rural 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.
3 candidates stood in the Epping West & Rural ward.
| Electorate | 5,264 |
|---|---|
| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,893 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 13 |
| Turnout | 54% |
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Andrew Smith
Reform UK
954 votes
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Alex John Frost
Liberal Democrats
929 votes
Essex local election
North Weald & Nazeing 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.
4 candidates stood in the North Weald & Nazeing division.
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Tom Addenbrooke
Liberal Democrats
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Alex Drummond
Labour Party
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Karen McIvor
Reform UK
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Chris Whitbread
Conservative and Unionist Party