- Council Control: Lab/Ind/LD
- Conservatives 16
- Labour 19
- Liberal Democrats 4
- Green 2
- Other 10
Independent 5, non-aligned 3, Reform UK 2. South Essex seaside resort, including the longest pier in Britain. Includes HM Revenue and Customs offices administering VAT. Created a City in 2022.
Tony Cox (West Shoebury) and Darryl Jones (Southchurch) moved from Conservative to Southend Independent Group, then to Reform UK, in August 2024. Martin Berry (St Lukes) moved from Labour to non-aligned in August 2024.
Next local elections
2026
Election cycle
Thirds
Local authority type
Unitary
Address
Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6ER
Phone
01702 215000
Website
http://www.southend.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2050
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