Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Lauren Michelle Ekins
Green Party candidate for Belfairs
Lauren Ekins is the Green Party candidate for Belfairs Ward. A former Police Officer, Lauren is currently a local schoolteacher. She is a volunteer for a local youth group and is a regular volunteer in local community cleanup events. Lauren is a key member of the local Green Party and is involved in several of our important community campaigns.
Previous elections
Eastwood Park (2024)
Green Party· Not elected
Belfairs Ward
Where Lauren fits into things
Southend West and Leigh
Constituency
Belfairs
Ward
Lauren Michelle Ekins
Candidate
Belfairs
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