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Local Elections 2026
Results in Epping West & Rural
These are the local election records for Epping West & Rural (Epping Forest) on 7 May 2026.
Council-wide result
Epping Forest Council
Seat totals across the whole council, not ward-level candidate votes.
Declared18 of 18 seats declared
105.6%
66.7%
66.7%
33.3%
22.2%
Conservative 19 (105.6%)(-8)Reform UK 12 (66.7%)(+11)Residents Association 12 (66.7%)(-1)Liberal Democrats 6 (33.3%)(-1)Independent 4 (22.2%)(0)Labour 1 (5.6%)(0)
Current councillors in Epping West & Rural
Holly Whitbread was elected in Epping West & Rural.
2,869 valid candidate votes were recorded across 3 candidates.
Turnout was 55.0%.
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3 candidates across 3 parties
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Election date | 7 May 2026 |
| Seats contested | 1 |
| Candidates | 3 |
| Parties on ballot | 3 |
| Vote totals | Imported |
| Valid votes | 2,869 |
| Turnout | 55.0% |