Colchester City Council election results 2026
Declaration of result of poll for St Anne's and St John's 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 St Anne's and St John's Ward on Thursday 7 May 2026

St Anne's and St John's Ward result
Name of candidate Description, if any Number of votes
DALE, Christine Frances
commonly known as DALE, Christine		 Labour Party 250
DASLEY, Dean Russell
commonly known as DASLEY, Dean		 Reform UK 1208
DWYER, Sebastian The Green Party 333
SMITH, Paul Edward
commonly known as SMITH, Paul		 Liberal Democrats 1576 Elected

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

Rejected ballot papers for St Anne's and St John's 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 1
D - being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty 25
Total 27

Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 8112
Ballot papers issued:
Turnout:

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

Dated Friday 8 May 2026

Pam Donnelly
Returning Officer