Stevenage local election
Martins Wood 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.
6 candidates stood in the Martins Wood ward.
| Electorate | 5,038 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 10 |
| Turnout | 38% |
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Thea Pendlebury
Labour Party
440 votes
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Maria Fekete
Green Party
268 votes
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Alex Farquharson
Conservative and Unionist Party
200 votes
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Jill Brinkworth
Liberal Democrats
195 votes
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Mark Gentleman
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
7 votes