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Thursday 7 May 2026
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Epping Forest local election
Epping East 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 Epping East ward.
| Electorate | 5,593 |
|---|---|
| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,993 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 9 |
| Turnout | 53% |
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Edward Matthew Barnard
Liberal Democrats
964 votes
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Ian Roberts
Conservative and Unionist Party
557 votes
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Cherry Sharon McCredie
Independent
364 votes
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James Murchison
Labour Party
88 votes
Essex local election
Epping & Theydon Bois 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 Epping & Theydon Bois division.
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William Ayrton
Independent
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Christine Mortimer
Labour Party
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Annie May O'Neill
Reform UK
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Razia Shariff
Liberal Democrats
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Holly Whitbread
Conservative and Unionist Party