Croydon local election
Bensham Manor ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for London borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most London wards elect more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
London boroughs are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- 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.
15 candidates stood in the Bensham Manor ward.
| Electorate | 11,815 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,875 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 24 |
| Turnout | 32% |
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Caraden Davis
Green Party
1,037 votes
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Simon Christopher Richard Jones
Green Party
914 votes
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Gareth Main
Green Party
838 votes
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Graham John Mitchell
Independent
622 votes
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Graeme Robert Fillmore
Conservative and Unionist Party
560 votes
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Gisela James
Conservative and Unionist Party
556 votes
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Jon Sanders
Conservative and Unionist Party
512 votes
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Ashley Burridge
Liberal Democrats
410 votes
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Ben Flook
Reform UK
396 votes
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Gay Holder
Reform UK
320 votes
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Akintunde Ogunlolu
Reform UK
258 votes
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Syed Saqib Alam Abidi
Workers Party of Britain
186 votes
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