Candidates confirmed for Grays by-elections

By Nub News Reporter 29th Jun 2026

Local News

Local News by Nub News Reporter 29th Jun 2026

Add as Preferred Source

NOMINATIONS have now closed for two by-elections to be held in Thurrock next month following the resignation of two Reform councillors and the candidates have been announced.

The elections will take place on Thursday, 23 July in the Grays Riverside and Grays Town wards.

Riverside will feature four candidates, while six will contest the seat in neighbouring Grays Town.

Grays Riverside

James Mitchell (Reform UK)

Srikanth Panjala (Conservative)

Jo Potter (Labour)

Pauline Weir (Green Party)

Download our Nub News App!

- It’s FREE and available now
- Breaking news notifications
- Your Town in Your Pocket

Grays Town

Amin Hoque (Labour)

Simon Lancaster (Liberal Democrats)

Rheas Sylvia Nathan (Green Party)

John Charles Pearson (Reform UK)

Joglur Rahman (Conservative)

Neil Speight (Independent)

Download our Nub News App: - It’s FREE and available now
- Breaking news notifications
- Your Town in Your Pocket

The Ball is in your court. Our long-term GOAL is to help our local community to grow.

On our part, we are making a connection between local news, local people and local businesses. It is the key to community success.

Now the ball is in your court.
You can support us with a small payment or at least read us for free.
Take a shot yourself and then pass the ball to your friends!

The Ball is in your court. Our long-term GOAL
is to help our local community to grow.

On our part, we are making a connection between local news, local people and local businesses.
This connection is the key to community success.

Now the ball is in your court.
You can support us with a small payment or at least read us for free.
Take a shot yourself and then pass the ball to your friends!

Monthly supporters will enjoy:
Ad-free experience