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Thursday 7 May 2026
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Basildon local election
Lee Chapel North 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 Lee Chapel North ward.
| Electorate | 10,082 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,302 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 12 |
| Turnout | 32% |
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Terry Webb
Labour Party
1,075 votes
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Emma Elizabeth Blackmore
Green Party
334 votes
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Deepak Shukla
Conservative and Unionist Party
315 votes
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Mike Chandler
Liberal Democrats
112 votes
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Elaine McDonald
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
29 votes
Essex local election
Laindon Town 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.
6 candidates stood in the Laindon Town division.
| Electorate | 15,113 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,183 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 11 |
| Turnout | 34% |
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Adele Brown
Labour Party
1,344 votes
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Jeff Henry
Conservative and Unionist Party
839 votes
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Jessica Whitehead
Green Party
459 votes
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Stephen Edward McCarthy
Liberal Democrats
181 votes
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Dave Murray
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
45 votes