Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Jessica Whitehead
Green Party candidate for Laindon Park
I have lived in Laindon for 10 years and currently work within Essex, London and Hertfordshire. My area of work covers parks and leisure. I have over 12 years experience managing volunteers and enjoy working with people from all different backgrounds. My own background is in Biological Sciences and I have a love of the natural world but most importantly the people who use and visit green spaces.
Laindon Park Ward
Where Jessica fits into things
Basildon and Billericay
Constituency
Laindon Park
Ward
Jessica Whitehead
Candidate
Laindon Park
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Basildon