9th February 2026
Essex residents urged to register to vote ahead of county council elections |
| Upcoming elections will return 78 county councillors with new divisions due to boundary changes.
Essex residents are being reminded to register to vote for the county council elections being held on Thursday 7 May 2026. The county council is responsible for vital services including:
The number of seats on Essex County Council will rise from 75 to 78 in 2026 following a review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE). This is in addition to new division boundaries and the abolition of two-member divisions. This means each division will be represented by one councillor. Essex residents can register to vote now at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote and apply for a postal vote at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-a-postal-vote Events are also being held for people who may want to consider running for election to Essex County Council. Residents can contact elections@essex.gov.uk or complete the online form to find out more. Joanna Boaler, Assistant Director of Democracy & Transparency at Essex County Council, said: “We are working hard to make sure Essex residents are able to cast their vote on 7 May 2026. “If you are thinking about voting by post, you can apply now. This will make sure your application is processed early and your postal vote can be sent to you more quickly. “Remember you need to be registered to be able to vote – don’t miss your opportunity to have your say.” |