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Essex local election

This election happened 3 weeks, 1 day ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Rayleigh West division

This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • 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.

    Learn more about English local government from New Local.

6 candidates stood in the Rayleigh West division.

Electorate 13,473
Ballot Papers Issued 6,071
Spoilt Ballots 20
Turnout 45%
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Next election

The next election for Rayleigh West division is due to take place on Thursday 18 June 2026.

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