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Ben's back for another term of office

Local News by Neil Speight 6th May 2022  
CEO Lyn Carpenter announces Cllr Maney's return to the civic chamber.
CEO Lyn Carpenter announces Cllr Maney's return to the civic chamber.
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ANOTHER longstanding Thurrock Conservative councillor maintained his position in the chamber as Ben Maney emerged a comfortable winner in Little Thurrock Blackshots.

Cllr Maney, who was first elected in 2004, starts his latest term of office after a victory against Labour's perennial roving candidate Cliff Holloway.

Result: 

  • Ben Maney (Conservative) 906
  • Clifford Holloway (Labour) 571

Majority 335

Electorate: 5,118. Ballot Papers Issued: 1,488. Turnout: 29.07%.

     

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