Waltham Forest local election
Valley 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.
13 candidates stood in the Valley ward.
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Afzal Akram
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Bob Auger
Reform UK
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David Axe
Reform UK
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Elizabeth Baptiste
Labour Party
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Bella Callow-Robinson
Labour Party
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Sorin-Theodor Cioriciu
Reform UK
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Simon Deville
Independent
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Faiz Faiz
Liberal Democrats
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Toby Garrett
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Jemma Hemsted
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Saqeeb Howlader
Independent
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Gerry Lyons
Labour Party
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Matt Romo
Independent
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