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Find your electionBack to Epping ForestLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Epping East (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
North Weald Bassett (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
North Weald Bassett (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Ongar and Rural (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Passingford (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Epping East Ward
Where Edward fits into things
Epping Forest
Constituency
Epping East
Ward
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Edward Matthew Barnard
Candidate
Epping East
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
Epping Forest