Epping Forest local election
Loughton St John's 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 Loughton St John's ward.
| Electorate | 5,446 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,613 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 8 |
| Turnout | 47% |
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Adam Riches
Reform UK
904 votes
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David Saunders
Conservative and Unionist Party
336 votes
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Joe Fellows
Green Party
215 votes
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Alastair Smith
Labour Party
108 votes
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Ralph Cox
Liberal Democrats
62 votes
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