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Find your electionBack to South Basildon and East ThurrockLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Belhus (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
South Chafford (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
South Chafford (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Chadwell St Mary Ward
Where Abbie fits into things
South Basildon and East Thurrock
Constituency
Chadwell St Mary
Ward
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Abbie Akinbohun
Candidate
Chadwell St Mary
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
Thurrock