Colchester City Council election results 2026
Declaration of result of poll for Old Heath and The Hythe Ward

I, Pam Donnelly, being the Returning Officer, give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate is shown below.

Election of a City Councillor for Old Heath and The Hythe Ward on Thursday 7 May 2026

Old Heath and The Hythe Ward result
Name of candidate Description, if any Number of votes
CARRINGTON, Alyssa Katherine The Green Party 566
HIGGINSON, Andrew John Conservative Party Candidate 221
HUGHES, Simon Reform UK 1063
SCORDIS, Lee Paul Labour and Co-operative Party 1351 Elected
STEVENS, Jenny Liberal Democrats 154

* If elected, the word 'Elected' appears against the number of votes.

Rejected ballot papers for Old Heath and The Hythe Ward
Reason Number of ballot papers
A - want of an official mark 0
B - voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to 1
C - writing or mark by which voter could be identified 0
D - being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty 13
Total 14

Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 8590
Ballot papers issued:
Turnout:

And I do hereby declare that SCORDIS, Lee Paul is duly elected.

Dated Friday 8 May 2026

Pam Donnelly
Returning Officer