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Find your electionBack to Epping ForestLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Epping East (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Epping Hemnall (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Loughton Forest Ward
Where Mari-louise fits into things
Epping Forest
Constituency
Loughton Forest
Ward
MW
Mari-louise Whitbread
Candidate
Loughton Forest
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