Suffolk local election
Sudbury West 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 Sudbury West division.
| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,502 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 7 |
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Robert Ian Wade
Reform UK
1,027 votes
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Nigel Andrew Bennett
Liberal Democrats
480 votes
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Michael Heyland
Conservative and Unionist Party
441 votes
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Adrian Stohr
Labour Party
173 votes