Essex local election
Woodham Ferrers 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.
6 candidates stood in the Woodham Ferrers division.
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Christopher Benn
Reform UK
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Keith Bentley
South Woodham Ferrers Residents Party
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Alicia Cash
Green Party
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Donna Eley
Liberal Democrats
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Jonathan Gatenby
Labour Party
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Bob Massey
Conservative and Unionist Party