Politics Essex

1 politics

1.1 westminster , 2016 eu referendum
1.2 essex county council

1.2.1 youth councils


1.3 local government

politics
westminster , 2016 eu referendum

essex conservative county, , 15 of 18 constituency mps have absolute majorities (over 50%) of 2017 uk general election. despite 18 conservative mps in essex, county has witnessed several of constituencies vote labour party: recently, thurrock, harlow , basildon in labour s 2005 election victory. liberal democrats, until 2015 had sizeable following in essex, gaining colchester in 1997 general election.

results of 2017 uk general election in essex

the 2015 general election saw large vote in essex uk independence party (ukip), mp, douglas carswell, retaining seat of clacton had won in 2014 by-election, , other strong performances, notably in thurrock , castle point. following 2017 general election, ukip s vote share plummeted 15.6% seeing both conservative , labour vote shares rise 9%. resulted in labour regaining second place in essex, increasing vote share across county , cutting conservative majorities in areas had been unaffected 1997 general election, namely rochford , southend east , southend west.

the conservative seat according vote share saffron walden 62% of electorate voting conservative. in contrast, thurrock marginal seat. in 2015, thurrock epitomised 3-party race ukip, labour , conservatives gaining 30%, 31% , 32% respectively. in 2017, conservatives held thurrock increased share of vote, smaller margin of victory. remains constituency in ukip performed best in 2017, party gaining 20% of vote other areas had been reduced low single figure vote shares.

a new host of mps elected in 2017 election, namely alex burghart, vicky ford, giles watling , kemi badenoch replacing senior conservative politicians such sir eric pickles, sir simon burns, douglas carswell , sir alan haselhurst, respectively.

in eu referendum, essex voted overwhelmingly leave eu, 14 district council areas voting leave, smallest margin being in uttlesford.

essex county council

this county council governs non-metropolitan county of essex in england. has 75 councillors, elected 70 divisions, of elect more 1 member, , controlled conservative party. council meets @ county hall in centre of chelmsford.

at time of 2011 census served population of 1,393,600, makes 1 of largest local authorities in england. non-metropolitan county council, responsibilities shared between districts (including boroughs) , in many areas between civil parish (including town) councils. births, marriages/civil partnerships , death registration, roads, libraries , archives, refuse disposal, of state education, of social services , of transport provided @ county level.

the county council formed in 1889, governing administrative county of essex. county council reconstituted in 1974 non-metropolitan county council, regaining jurisdiction in southend-on-sea; however, non-metropolitan county reduced in size in 1998 , council passed responsibilities southend-on-sea borough council , thurrock council in districts. services 3 authorities co-operate through joint arrangements, such essex fire authority.

composition of essex county council in 2017 after county election

at 2013 county council elections conservative party retained overall control of council, majority fell twenty-two 4 councillors. ukip, labour , liberal democrats each won 9 seats. of 3 second-placed parties won 9 seats, ukip gained largest share of county-wide vote, more 10% ahead of labour. liberal democrats remain official opposition, despite winning fewer votes. green party gained 2 seats on council, despite overall share of vote falling. independent loughton residents association , canvey island independent party both returned 1 member , independent candidate elected.

the 2017 county council elections saw county-wide wipeout of ukip. conservative party profited loss, regaining many of seats had lost @ previous election. labour, despite slight rise in share of vote, returned fewer councillors. liberal democrats saw notable revival, unable translate seats. conservatives retained firm control of council. next election in 2021.

the county of essex divided 12 district , borough councils 2 unitary authorities (southend on sea , thurrock). 12 councils manage housing, local planning, refuse collection, street cleaning, elections , meet in respective civic offices. local representatives elected in parts in local elections, held every year.

with regard 2 unitary authorities, county council not used conduct business, works closely unitary authorities deliver “best value service” residents.

youth councils

the essex county council has youth assembly, 75 members aged between 11 , 19 aim represent young people in districts across essex. decide on priorities young people , campaign make difference. this, district , unitary authorities may have own youth councils, such epping forest, uttlesford , harlow.

all these councilors elected schools. elections young essex assembly occur in respective schools in candidates standing, likewise youth councils @ district , unitary level. these young people go on represent school , parish/ward or (in case of young essex assembly) entire district.

the initiative seeks engage younger people in county , rely on youth councilors of status work closely schools , youth centers improve youth services in essex , promote opinions of essex youth generation.

local government

town , parish councils vary in size population of around 200 population of on 30,000. annual expenditure can vary greatly, depending on circumstances of individual council. parish , town councils (local councils) have same powers , duties, town council may elect town mayor, rather chairman, each year in may.

there under 300 town , parish councils within essex.

local councils play vital role in representing interests of communities , improving quality of life , local environment. can influence other decision makers , can deliver services meet local needs. powers , duties range maintaining allotments , open spaces, crime prevention , providing recreation facilities.

local councils have right become statutory consultees @ both district , county level and, although decision remains planning authorities, local councils can influence decision-making process making informed comments , recommendations.