We are standing candidates in all 17 wards across Southend, who include teachers, carers, fundraisers, entrepreneurs, builders, actors, chefs, managers and artists.   

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Elections are currently held every year with the next one due to take place on May 2nd, 2024.  Each ward elects 3 Councillors and one of those from each ward will be up for election after serving 4 years.  

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A party is required to win 26 seats to hold a majority, but a minority administration can be formed, which is the case currently with the Conservatives serving with 23 Councillors.  Previously, Labour, Liberal Democrats and the Independent Group formed a coalition for 4 years.  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 and our second, 1159.  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 get involved in campaigning, whether that be delivering leaflets or standing as a candidate, do get in touch by emailing: confelicityparty@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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