Previous elections
St Martin's (2025)
Social Democratic Party· Not elected
South Basildon and East Thurrock (2024)
Social Democratic Party· Not elected
St Martin's (2024)
Independent· Not elected
Pitsea South East (2021)
Independent· Not elected
Basildon and Billericay (2019)
Social Democratic Party· Not elected
Vange (2019)
Independent· Not elected
Nethermayne (2018)
UK Independence Party (UKIP)· Not elected
Basildon Pitsea (2017)
UK Independence Party (UKIP)· Not elected
Where Simon fits into things
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