INTRODUCING
OUR CANDIDATES
We will be looking to stand 51 candidates in all 17 wards across Southend.
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Each ward is looked after by three councillors with one of the three being up for election every year.
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Due to boundary changes in 2026, all councillors are up.
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If you are passionate about Southend and want to make a difference you might consider standing as a Confelicity candidate. As a local party founded in Southend, our primary goal is to look after our city for the residents. Many people think they do not understand politics and in the sense of understanding how it works, perhaps it is true. But w
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, who include teachers, carers, fundraisers, entrepreneurs, builders, actors, chefs, managers and artists.
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The next local election is due to take place on May 2026. Each ward elects 3 Councillors and all 51 councillors from each ward will be up for election serving 4 years.
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A party is required to win 26 seats to hold a majority, however, in Southend we currently have a coalition of Labour, Liberal Democrats and the Independent Group. Winning seats is therefore not just about the individual wards, it is about holding power.
We feel it is time for Southend people, who do not have to answer to parties run from London and who probably have never been to our city, to take the lead. Our biggest barrier will be the notion of residents voting against the party they do not wish to govern, and therefore even if we were popular, we would not receive their vote.
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But, as a fledgling party every vote counts.
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Our first election saw us win 779 votes, our second, 1159 and our third 1307. Although it is exciting to build something from scratch we must increase our momentum. So, if you believe in local people running Southend, we would urge you to get behind us and support your Southend Confelicity ward candidate.
If you wish to become a member, a candidate or get involved in campaigning, do get in touch by emailing: jamesmillersouthendconfelicity@gmail.com or ring 07896219268.
In the meantime, we hope you can take some time to read about our candidates, who are all dedicated to the prosperity of Southend and ready to serve.
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Jane Wilkes
Candidate for West Leigh Ward
Jolene Hills
Candidate for St Luke's Ward
Roma Patel
Candidate for Chalkwell Ward
Melissa Aylott
Candidate for Thorpe Ward
Noah Hughes
Candidate for Westborough Ward

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"I would look forward to trying to bring more young people into politics. There is a big interest here, they just need a platform where their voices actually count as votes in a party. That's what Confelicity brings."
Rob Cammidge
Candidate for West Shoebury

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" I am looking for common sense to return to politics. The obvious decisions are not being taken, such as the over-development of expensive housing in Southend versus the need for affordable housing."
Luis Lancos
Candidate for Blenheim
Jamie Chapman
Candidate for St Lukes
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"I have lived in Southend all my life and I just want to help where I can. I am not a politician, but we all experience the results of political decision as we walk outside our door. I just want to improve what we all see!"
Diane Sossou
Candidate for Thorpe

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"I am an educator who is passionate about bringing on our young people to set the right standards and create a real sense of civic pride"
Andy Wilkins
Candidate for West Leigh

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"I have been involved in politics for some years now even though I am still young! I live in West Leigh and I know exactly the areas we need to look into and put right."