- Council Control: Lab/Ind/LD
- Conservatives 14
- Labour 19
- Liberal Democrats 4
- Green 2
- Reform UK 4
- Other 8
Independent 5, non-aligned 3. South Essex seaside resort, including the longest pier in Britain. Includes HM Revenue and Customs offices administering VAT. Created a City in 2022.
Daniel Nelson (Southchurch) and Judith McMahon (Shoeburyness) moved from Conservative to Reform UK in August 2025.
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)
£2154.65
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