We’re now one week away from the election. Squeaky bum time, as Sir Alex Ferguson might say. But this isn’t just any election. It’s one of the most important this area has faced in decades. Why? Because local government is about to change. Essex County Council and Tendring District Council, as we know them, are…
Category: Campaign Updates
One of the questions I’ve been asked quite a lot during this campaign is: Why stand as an independent? It’s a fair question. And before getting into the detail, I thought it might be useful to try something a bit different. Not sure what kind of councillor you want? I’ve put together a quick quiz…
With the local election coming up on Thursday 7th May, I’ve had a few people ask how the voting process works. So here’s a simple guide to make sure you’re all set. If you would rather read something from an official council/government source then here are some links, but these sources are where I got…
Over the last few weeks, I think something has started to build around this campaign. Not in a big, flashy way, but in a steady, genuine way. And a really positive turnout at the drop in session I held, with around 35 people coming along to talk through issues, ideas and what needs to change.…
One thing I’ve tried to do differently in this campaign is make it easier for people to actually engage with the election. If you’ve had a look around my website, you might have noticed that on most pages there’s a section called “Questions you can ask candidates”. I have put that there because elections shouldn’t…
What this election is actually for With the Essex County Council election coming up on 7 May 2026, I’ve spoken to a lot of people across Brightlingsea, Thorrington, Alresford, Elmstead Market and Great Bentley. One thing that comes up again and again is a simple question: What does this election actually decide? Fair question. Local…
There’s something interesting about our part of Essex. Thorrington, Brightlingsea, Elmstead Market, Alresford and Great Bentley have never been represented by an independent councillor at County Hall. Representation has always come from someone aligned with one of the main political parties, often part of the governing administration at the time. That is not a criticism…
There is always a temptation in elections to focus on opponents. To criticise.To respond.To escalate. I’m not going to do that. This area deserves better than personality politics. Over the coming months, I’m making a clear commitment: I will not say anything negative about other candidates. Not because I don’t disagree with people.Not because I…