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Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026

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Councillor Candidate
Margaret Linda Borton

Margaret Linda Borton

Labour candidate for Victoria

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Previous elections

Victoria (2022)

Labour Party· Elected

Victoria (2018)

Labour Party· Elected

Victoria Ward

Where Margaret fits into things

Southend East and Rochford

Constituency

Victoria

Ward

Margaret Linda Borton

Margaret Linda Borton

Candidate

Victoria

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

Southend-on-Sea