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Thursday 7 May 2026
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Colchester local election
Tiptree 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 Tiptree ward.
| Electorate | 7,767 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,534 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 10 |
| Turnout | 45% |
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Aimee Louise Keteca
Reform UK
1,363 votes
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Lewis David Burn
Green Party
359 votes
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Barry Gilheany
Labour Party
224 votes
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Sue Waite
Liberal Democrats
214 votes
Essex local election
Mersea & Tiptree 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 Mersea & Tiptree division.
| Electorate | 16,773 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 8,100 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 24 |
| Turnout | 48% |
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Paul Alistair Dundas
Conservative and Unionist Party
2,934 votes
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Heidi Cornish
Green Party
1,043 votes
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Barry Gilheany
Labour Party
495 votes
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Jacqui Morley
Liberal Democrats
488 votes