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Russ Cherry
Reform UK councillor for Ockendon
Term started: 7 May 2026
Reform UK
Election history
Ockendon (2026)
Reform UK · 1,473 votes· Elected
Ockendon (2025)
Reform UK · Vote total not available· Elected
Little Thurrock Rectory (2023)
Thurrock Independents · Vote total not available· Not elected
Chadwell St Mary (2021)
Thurrock Independents · Vote total not available· Not elected
Little Thurrock Rectory (2019)
Thurrock Independents · Vote total not available· Not elected
Contact Information
Ockendon Ward
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Where Russ fits into things
Thurrock
Constituency
Ockendon
Ward
Russ Cherry
Councillor
Ockendon
Alan Benson
Councillor · Ockendon
JD
Jay Daniel Varley
Councillor · Ockendon
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