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Thursday 7 May 2026
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Ipswich local election
Bridge 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 Bridge ward.
| Electorate | 6,503 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,353 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 10 |
| Turnout | 36% |
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Polly Ford
Labour Party
686 votes
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Jamie Allenden
Green Party
437 votes
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Katherine Mary West
Conservative and Unionist Party
291 votes
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Henry Williams
Liberal Democrats
133 votes
Suffolk local election
Bridge 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 Bridge division.
| Electorate | 8,416 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,973 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 17 |
| Turnout | 35% |
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Sachin Karale
Labour Party
887 votes
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Jamie Allenden
Green Party
625 votes
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Sian Olwyn Chantelle Gubb
Conservative and Unionist Party
380 votes
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Henry Williams
Liberal Democrats
181 votes