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Thursday 7 May 2026
- Brentwood local election: Blackmore & Doddinghurst ward
- Essex local election: Brentwood Rural division
There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.
Brentwood local election
Blackmore & Doddinghurst 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 Blackmore & Doddinghurst ward.
| Electorate | 4,773 |
|---|---|
| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,644 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 6 |
| Turnout | 55% |
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Cliff Poppy
Conservative and Unionist Party
860 votes
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Mary Spiers
Liberal Democrats
208 votes
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Nicholas Spencer Kelly
Green Party
117 votes
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Liam Czop
Labour Party
95 votes
Essex local election
Brentwood 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 Brentwood Rural division.
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Samuel John Gascoyne
Reform UK
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Paul Francis Jeater
Green Party
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Richard Millwood
Labour and Co-operative Party
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Darryl Michael Sankey
Liberal Democrats
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Lesley Anne Wagland
Conservative and Unionist Party