Basildon local election
Wickford 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 Wickford North ward.
| Electorate | 10,351 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 4,675 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 28 |
| Turnout | 45% |
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Billy Merrin
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,175 votes
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Trevor Terence Hammond
Wickford Independents
545 votes
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Penny Anne Wright
Green Party
360 votes
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Viviane Morris
Labour Party
252 votes
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Nicola Hoad
Liberal Democrats
208 votes
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