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Thursday 7 May 2026

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Colchester local election

This election happened 1 week, 6 days ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Old Heath & The Hythe ward

This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • 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.

    Learn more about English local government from New Local.

5 candidates stood in the Old Heath & The Hythe ward.

Electorate 8,590
Ballot Papers Issued 3,369
Spoilt Ballots 14
Turnout 39%
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Essex local election

This election happened 1 week, 6 days ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Colchester Abbey division

This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • 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.

    Learn more about English local government from New Local.

5 candidates stood in the Colchester Abbey division.

Electorate 16,772
Ballot Papers Issued 6,153
Spoilt Ballots 16
Turnout 36%
See Full Results
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