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Thursday 7 May 2026
- Epping Forest local election: Theydon Bois with Passingford ward
- Essex local election: Ongar & Rural division
There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.
Epping Forest local election
Theydon Bois with Passingford 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 Theydon Bois with Passingford ward.
| Electorate | 5,208 |
|---|---|
| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,796 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 8 |
| Turnout | 53% |
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Sue Jones
Conservative and Unionist Party
856 votes
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Rahim Hussein
Liberal Democrats
548 votes
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Christine Mortimer
Labour Party
76 votes
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William Ayrton
Independent
58 votes
Essex local election
Ongar & Rural 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 Ongar & Rural division.
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Ray Balcombe
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Ann Huish
Labour Party
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Jaymey McIvor
Reform UK
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Monica Phyllis Richardson
Liberal Democrats
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Robin Tilbrook
English Democrats