Rochford local election
Downhall & Rawreth 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.
9 candidates stood in the Downhall & Rawreth ward.
| Spoilt Ballots | 5 |
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Christopher John Thorne
Reform UK
729 votes
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Stuart Belton
Conservative and Unionist Party
613 votes
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Reece Nelson
Liberal Democrats
611 votes
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Ian Gordon Lucas
Conservative and Unionist Party
418 votes
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Liam Lonergan
Green Party
193 votes
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Rowland Swain
Green Party
154 votes
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David Dennis Bodimeade
Labour Party
132 votes
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