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Thursday 7 May 2026
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Basildon local election
Castledon & Crouch 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 Castledon & Crouch ward.
| Electorate | 9,292 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 4,628 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 11 |
| Turnout | 49% |
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Mark Richard Cottrell
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,123 votes
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Stewart Mott
Liberal Democrats
654 votes
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Stewart Blackett
Labour Party
240 votes
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Maximillian Eric Giddens
Green Party
217 votes
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Christopher David Bateman
British Democratic Party
49 votes
Essex local election
Castledon & Crouch 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 Castledon & Crouch division.
| Electorate | 14,788 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 6,830 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 16 |
| Turnout | 46% |
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Malcom Robert Buckley
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,824 votes
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Stewart Mott
Liberal Democrats
808 votes
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Stewart Blackett
Labour Party
448 votes
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Maximillian Eric Giddens
Green Party
418 votes