East Sussex local election
Wealden East 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 Wealden East division.
| Electorate | 9,931 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,143 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 10 |
| Turnout | 51% |
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Bob Bowdler
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,378 votes
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Velvet Mason
Green Party
1,072 votes
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Tracey Jane Lovewell
Liberal Democrats
452 votes
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Barry Anthony Simons
Labour Party
171 votes
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Laurence Victor Keeley
Independent
129 votes
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