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 Wivenhoe Ward on Thursday 7 May 2026
| Name of candidate | Description, if any | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| HESKINS, Zachary James commonly known as HESKINS, Zac |
Labour Party | 173 |
| LUXFORD VAUGHAN, Andrea | Liberal Democrats | 1548 Elected |
| SEALEAF, Leighton Lee James | Reform UK | 418 |
| SPELLING, Cecily Hope | The Green Party | 1092 |
| THOMPSON, Christopher Leslie Frank | Conservative Party Candidate | 116 |
* If elected, the word 'Elected' appears against the number of votes.
| 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 | 6 |
| Total | 7 |
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 6687
Ballot papers issued:
Turnout:
And I do hereby declare that LUXFORD VAUGHAN, Andrea is duly elected.
Dated Friday 8 May 2026
Pam Donnelly
Returning Officer