In Chipping Ongar and Shelley wards, a by-election is scheduled for May 22, where residents will decide on council seats. Annie-May O'Neill is running uncontested in Chipping Ongar, while James Regan and Alison Wingfield will compete for the Shelley ward. Voters are reminded to bring photo identification, and free Voter Authority Certificates can be applied for by those without ID. Additionally, there will be no Essex County Council elections this year due to ongoing local government reforms intended to enhance service efficiency and introduce an Essex mayor.
A by-election in Ongar will see residents vote for council seats in Chipping Ongar and Shelley wards on May 22, with ID required to participate.
Annie-May O'Neill is uncontested in Chipping Ongar, while Shelley ward voters will choose between two candidates from Reform UK and Labour.
Residents are reminded to have photo ID to vote, and those without can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate before the deadline.
This year, no Essex County Council election will occur due to proposed local government reforms aimed at enhancing public services and efficiency.
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