Matt Dent
Matt Dent is a Labour and Co-operative Party candidate in Kursaal in the Southend-on-Sea local election.
Matt Dent's policies
Statement to voters
On 7 May, I will be standing for re-election in #KursaalWard and asking residents for another term as their councillor.
Full statement
At this election I will be standing on my record of championing our community and its needs, and a vision for the future for our community. These are my top five priorities for #KursaalWard.
🏛️To save the Kursaal and get it reopened for everyone to enjoy.
The recent news of a new leaseholder at the Kursaal is a fantastic step forward towards saving this historic building, but there is still a lot of work to do to see it reopened. If re-elected, I will continue to prioritise the Kursaal, and will finish the job.
🏘️To get proper controls and limits on the spread of HMOs.
HMOs have a place in the housing ecosystem, but the concentration of them in #KursaalWard is harming our community. If re-elected, I will make sure that the local plan includes the strong policies we need to tackle the spread of HMOs.
🛣️To continue investing in fixing our roads and pavements.
Decades of neglect have left our roads and pavements in a shocking and dangerous state. Last year our administration invested £13m in repairs, and this year we're investing another £13m. If re-elected, I will make sure Kursaal gets its fair share of that money.
📢To continue to be a constant champion for our community.
No one has more passionately celebrated or stood up for our community. There are certainly problems in #KursaalWard, but I know what a wonderful place this can be to live, work and play. If re-elected, I will never stop fighting to make our community the best it can be.
🗣️To always be available and accessible to Kursaal residents.
In my time as #KursaalWard councillor, I have consistently been one of the most accessible and transparent councillors on the Council. If re-elected, I will continue this, holding regular surgeries and being available to help residents with local issues.
These are not all of my aspirations and ambitions for #KursaalWard, but merely a top five. Residents know that I have always passionately spoken up for our community, and if re-elected on 7 May I will continue to do exactly that.
This statement was last updated on May 6, 2022.
This statement was added by Matt Dent, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.
Matt Dent online
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- https://www.southendlabour.com/team/team-kursaal/2024/05/15/cllr-matt-dent/
- cllrdent@southend.gov.uk
About Matt Dent
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Southend Labour
Matt Dent's local party is Southend Labour.
- Party Homepage Southend Labour's website
| Date | Election | Party | Results | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kursaal: Southend-on-Sea local election | Labour and Co-operative Party | (Results due after 07 May 2026) | Position not available |
| 2022 | Kursaal: Southend-on-Sea local election | Labour and Co-operative Party | 1,105 votes (elected) | 1st / 5 candidates |
| 2018 | Kursaal: Southend-on-Sea local election | Labour Party | 1,008 votes (elected) | 1st / 3 candidates |
| 2016 | Blenheim Park: Southend-on-Sea local election | Labour Party | 555 votes (not elected) | 2nd / 6 candidates |
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