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Thurrock's 2023 local election results announced

5 May 2023
The results of Thurrock Council's elections have been announced.
Elections took place in 16 of the borough's 20 wards yesterday (Thursday 4 May).
Following the count these are the results:
26 Conservative – held 3, gained 1, lost 4
19 Labour or Labour and Co-operative – held 4, gained 5
3 Independent – held 1, gained 1, lost 1
1 Thurrock Independents – held 1, lost 2
The full list of results is available at thurrock.gov.uk/vote2023

Candidates announced for local elections 2023

5 April 2023
Local election nominations have officially closed and the names of all candidates standing for election in Thurrock on Thursday 4 May have been released.
Details of candidates can be found at thurrock.gov.uk/elections
Polling cards have been delivered to eligible electors giving their voting details, polling station, voter ID requirements and how to apply for a postal or proxy vote. Polling hours on Thursday 4 May are from 7am until 10pm.

Thurrock 2022 local election results announced

6 May 2022
The results of Thurrock Council’s elections have been announced.
Elections took place in 16 of the borough's 20 wards yesterday (Thursday 5 May).
Following the count these are the results:
30 Conservative – held 7, gained 2, lost 2
14 Labour – held 4, gained 2, lost 3
2 Independent – gained 1
3 Thurrock Independents – no change
The full list of results is available at thurrock.gov.uk/vote2022

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