Who won in 2012, and whether they will be standing in May
November 20, 2015 2 Comments
ward | elected in 2012 | party in 2012 | |
Belfairs | Stephen Aylen | Independent Group | Has left the Independent Group |
Blenheim Park | Graham Longley | Liberal Democrat | Retiring |
Chalkwell | Ian Robertson | Conservative | Defending |
Eastwood Park | Chris Walker | Conservative | Defending |
Kursaal | Anne Jones | Labour | Moved wards (to Westborough) |
Leigh | Allan Crystall | Liberal Democrat | De-selected |
Milton | Julian Ware-Lane | Labour | Defending |
Prittlewell | Mary Betson | Liberal Democrat | Defending |
Shoeburyness | Mike Assenheim | Independent Group | Defending |
Southchurch | David Garston | Conservative | De-selected |
St Laurence | Mark Flewitt | Conservative | Defending |
St Luke’s | Brian Ayling | Independent Group | Defending |
Thorpe | Mike Stafford | Independent Group | Defending |
Victoria | Ian Gilbert | Labour | Defending |
West Leigh | John Lamb | Conservative | Defending |
West Shoebury | Derek Jarvis | Conservative | Defending |
Westborough | Marimuthu Velmurugan | Independent Group | Now left group. Is defending, but will have an official Independent Group candidate up against him. |
This table shows who was elected in 2012, and whether they will be seeking re-election in May.
Belfairs – I have no idea whether the Independent Group will put someone up against Stephen. The other Independent in that ward, who has fought both elections since 2012, is a friend of Stephen’s and unlikely to stand against him.
Blenheim Park – Graham has been privately talking about standing down for some time. His recent ill health has likely strengthened his resolve to make 2016 his retirement year.
Kursaal – Anne has chosen to contest her former home ward of Westborough. She did not seek re-selection in Kursaal.
Leigh – This will be Peter Wexham’s comeback attempt, tempting headlines of “Lib Dems opt for youth”! I do not know whether Allan will seek somewhere else to contest.
Shoeburyness – There is some speculation that defeated Independent Anne Chalk will continue her vendetta against Mike and stand against him in May.
Southchurch – David has somehow managed to be de-selected, and end up with a brighter prospect in Prittlewell. However, this could be his swansong as Labour have high hopes for Prittlewell.
Westborough – Marimuthu has chosen the route of total independence. This is a brave decision, in a ward that many are seeing as a certain Labour gain.
Thorpe mike Stafford is retiring
Chalkwell Ian Robertson is retiring
Belfairs – I have no idea whether the Independent Group will put someone up against Stephen. The other Independent in that ward, who has fought both elections since 2012, is a friend of Stephen’s and unlikely to stand against him. The independent group have asked 3 people to stand as independent in Belfairs all have refused. They are activily seeking a candidate
Shoeburyness – There is some speculation that defeated Independent Anne Chalk will continue her vendetta against Mike and stand against him in May. yes
Julian thanks for the attached …good to get an oversight of the wards…also refreshing to see people de-selected….May seem a bit harsh but keep people on their toes so to speak