Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Danielle Louise Belton
Conservative candidate for Hockley and Ashingdon
I have lived in the Rochford District my entire life, and specifically in Rayleigh for over 30 years. I went to Glebe Primary and Sweyne Park Secondary Schools. I own a local business specialising in carbon reduction, I have been able to use my experience fo help shape the councils carbon neutral target. I am currently the portfolio holder for business, commercial, local economy and leisure, I have worked with RDC to pay out over £28m in business grants during the pandemic and been involved in setting up ClickitLocal, a virtual high street for our towns. I am ambitious, hard working, logical and transparent. Since being elected I have consistently engaged with residents on all matters.
Previous elections
Hockley & Ashingdon (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Downhall & Rawreth (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Sweyne Park & Grange (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Sweyne Park & Grange (2019)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Hockley and Ashingdon Ward
Where Danielle fits into things
Rayleigh and Wickford
Constituency
Hockley and Ashingdon
Ward
Danielle Louise Belton
Candidate
Hockley and Ashingdon
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
Rochford