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Thursday 7 May 2026
- Essex local election: Harlow Parndon & Toddbrook division
- Harlow local election: Little Parndon & Town Centre ward
There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.
Essex local election
Harlow Parndon & Toddbrook 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 Harlow Parndon & Toddbrook division.
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Michael Edward Hardware
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Scott John Hegley
Reform UK
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Meena Kumar
Liberal Democrats
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David Steven Margetts
Green Party
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Stefan Peter Mullard-Toal
Labour Party
Harlow local election
Little Parndon & Town Centre 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.
4 candidates stood in the Little Parndon & Town Centre ward.
| Electorate | 5,246 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 1,902 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 12 |
| Turnout | 36% |
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Lanie Shears
Labour Party
447 votes
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Wendy-Jane Harding
Reform UK
343 votes
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Madison May Baker
Green Party
234 votes