Your Councillors

Local Councillors are elected by the community to decide how the council should carry out its various activities. They represent public interest as well as individuals living within the ward in which he or she has been elected to serve a term of office.

Councillors stand for election for a political party. Once they are elected, for the purposes of Council business, they may join political groups within the Council.

They have regular contact with the general public through council meetings, telephone calls or surgeries.

Councillors are not paid a salary for their work, but they do receive allowances. By law, all members of the Council are required to complete a declaration of interest form, the details can found by clicking onto the indiviudal Members below.

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To find your councillor please use the below links:

Councillor
Photograph Councillor Political party Ward
photo of Councillor Maurice Alexander

Councillor Maurice Alexander

c/o Clacton Constituency Conservative Association, 84 Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SP

Home: 01255 719789

Home mobile: 07977 642345

Work: cllr.malexander@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
St James
photo of Councillor Chris Amos

Councillor Chris Amos

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home: 01255 224984

Home mobile: 07977 642450

Home: cllr.camos@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
Burrsville
photo of Councillor Andy Baker

Councillor Andy Baker

Portfolio Holder for Housing & Planning; Deputy Leader of the Tendring Independents Group

Marigold, 82 Dulwich Road, Holland-on-Sea, CO15 5LZ

Home mobile: 07773 008077

Work: cllr.abaker@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Tendring Independents)
Eastcliff
photo of Councillor Terence Barrett

Councillor Terence Barrett

Vice-Chairman of the Community Leadership Overview & Scrutiny Committee

C/O Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 635402

Work: cllr.tbarrett@tendringdc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrats
(Liberal Democrats)
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
photo of Councillor Mick Barry

Councillor Mick Barry

Portfolio Holder for Leisure & Public Realm

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642454

Home: cllr.mbarry@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Independent Group)
Brightlingsea
photo of Councillor Matthew Bensilum

Councillor Matthew Bensilum

C/O Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 635412

Work: cllr.mbensilum@tendringdc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrats
(Liberal Democrats)
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
photo of Councillor Jeff Bray

Councillor Jeff Bray

Leader of the Reform UK Group

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, ESsex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07505 158117

Home: cllr.jbray@tendringdc.gov.uk

Reform UK
(Reform UK Group)
Little Clacton
photo of Councillor Michael Bush

Councillor Michael Bush

Vice-Chairman of the Planning Policy & Local Plan Committee

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642541

Home: cllr.mbush@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Tendring Independents)
The Oakleys & Wix
photo of Councillor Garry Calver

Councillor Garry Calver

Vice-Chairman of the Human Resources & Council Tax Committee

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home: 01255 551940

Home: cllr.gcalver@tendringdc.gov.uk

Labour Party
(The Labour Group)
Dovercourt Bay
photo of Councillor Dan Casey

Councillor Dan Casey

Chairman of the Council

95 Park Square East, Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 2NR

Home: 01255 475535

Home mobile: 07977 642309

Home: cllr.dcasey@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
photo of Councillor Jayne Chapman BEM

Councillor Jayne Chapman BEM

Chairman of the Human Resources & Council Tax Committee; Leader of the Independents Group

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642463

Home: cllr.jchapman@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Independent Group)
Brightlingsea
photo of Councillor James Codling

Councillor James Codling

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home: 01255 850659

Home mobile: 07977 642506

Home: cllr.jcodling@tendringdc.gov.uk

Reform UK
(Reform UK Group)
Bluehouse
photo of Councillor Andrea Cossens

Councillor Andrea Cossens

C/O Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642308

Work: cllr.acossens@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
Kirby Cross
photo of Councillor Mark Cossens

Councillor Mark Cossens

Vice-Chairman of the Resources and Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee

C/O Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642465

Work: cllr.mcossens@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford
photo of Councillor Bill Davidson

Councillor Bill Davidson

Vice-Chairman of the Council

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642480

Home: cllr.bdavidson@tendringdc.gov.uk

Labour Party
(The Labour Group)
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston
photo of Councillor Carolyn Doyle

Councillor Carolyn Doyle

C/O Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642311

Work: cllr.cdoyle@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Tendring Independents)
St Bartholomew's
photo of Councillor Richard Everett

Councillor Richard Everett

C/O Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642475

Work: cllr.reverett@tendringdc.gov.uk

Reform UK
(Reform UK Group)
Frinton
photo of Councillor Zoe Fairley

Councillor Zoe Fairley

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07957 860820

Home: cllr.zfairley@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
Ardleigh & Little Bromley
photo of Councillor Tanya Ferguson

Councillor Tanya Ferguson

C/O Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642342

Work: cllr.tferguson@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
Stour Valley
photo of Councillor Maria Fowler

Councillor Maria Fowler

Chairman of the Planning Committee

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07761 343771

Home: cllr.mfowler@tendringdc.gov.uk

Labour Party
(The Labour Group)
Dovercourt All Saints
photo of Councillor Bernard Goldman

Councillor Bernard Goldman

18 Jaywick Lane,, Clacton-on-Sea,, Essex, CO16 8BD

Work mobile: 07977 642346

Home mobile: 07729 688679

Work: cllr.bgoldman@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Tendring Independents)
Bluehouse
photo of Councillor Chris Griffiths

Councillor Chris Griffiths

30 West Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1AG

Home: 01255 422152

Home mobile: 07977 635355

Work: cllr.cgriffiths@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
St James
photo of Councillor Carlo Guglielmi

Councillor Carlo Guglielmi

Chairman of the Planning Policy & Local Plan Committee; Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home: 01206 616072

Home mobile: 07977 642305

Home: cllr.gguglielmi@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
photo of Councillor Peter Harris

Councillor Peter Harris

Deputy Leader of the Reform UK Group

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Work mobile: 07957 540237

Home: cllr.pharris@tendringdc.gov.uk

Reform UK
(Reform UK Group)
Weeley & Tendring
photo of Councillor Ivan Henderson

Councillor Ivan Henderson

Deputy Leader of the Council; Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Regeneration & Tourism; Leader of the Labour Group

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 635321

Home: cllr.ihenderson@tendringdc.gov.uk

Labour Party
(The Labour Group)
Harwich & Kingsway
photo of Councillor Jo Henderson

Councillor Jo Henderson

Chairman of the Licensing & Registration Committee and the Miscellaneous Licensing Sub-Committee

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 635334

Home: cllr.jhenderson@tendringdc.gov.uk

Labour Party
(The Labour Group)
Dovercourt All Saints
photo of Councillor Paul Honeywood

Councillor Paul Honeywood

Chairman of the Resources and Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee; Leader of the Conservative Group

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642466

Work: cllr.phoneywood@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
Pier
photo of Councillor Susan Honeywood

Councillor Susan Honeywood

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642537

Work: cllr.shoneywood@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
St Paul's
photo of Councillor Peter Kotz

Councillor Peter Kotz

Portfolio Holder for Assets; Deputy Leader of the Labour Group

C/O Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642306

Work: cllr.pkotz@tendringdc.gov.uk

Labour Party
(The Labour Group)
Coppins
photo of Councillor Daniel Land

Councillor Daniel Land

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07590 034305

Home: cllr.dland@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
photo of Councillor Lynda McWilliams

Councillor Lynda McWilliams

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07917 521079

Home: cllr.lmcwilliams@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
The Bentleys & Frating
photo of Councillor Pam Morrison

Councillor Pam Morrison

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home: 01255 240381

Home: cllr.pmorrison@tendringdc.gov.uk

Labour Party
(The Labour Group)
Dovercourt Tollgate
photo of Councillor Sarah Newton

Councillor Sarah Newton

C/O Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642310

Work: cllr.snewton@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Tendring Independents)
Coppins
photo of Councillor Ann Oxley

Councillor Ann Oxley

Vice-Chairman of the Standards Committee

C/O Town hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Work: cllr.aoxley@tendringdc.gov.uk

Tendring First
(Tendring Independents)
Walton
photo of Councillor Gina Placey

Councillor Gina Placey

Portfolio Holder for Partnerships

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642518

Home: cllr.gplacey@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Tendring Independents)
Cann Hall
photo of Councillor Mark Platt

Councillor Mark Platt

C/O Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Work: cllr.mplatt@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
Homelands
photo of Councillor Gary Scott

Councillor Gary Scott

Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture and Heritage; Leader of the Liberal Democrats Group

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home: 01206 820769

Home mobile: 07977 642303

Home: cllr.gscott@tendringdc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrats
(Liberal Democrats)
Alresford & Elmstead
photo of Councillor Mick Skeels Jnr.

Councillor Mick Skeels Jnr.

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home: 01255 818207

Home mobile: 07977 635410

Home: cllr.mjskeels@tendringdc.gov.uk

Conservative and Unionist Party
(The Conservative Group)
Burrsville
photo of Councillor Adrian Smith

Councillor Adrian Smith

Portfolio Holder for the Environment; Vice-Chairman of the Miscellaneous Licensing Sub-Committee

C/O Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977642524

Work: cllr.asmith@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Tendring Independents)
St Bartholomew's
photo of Councillor Graham Steady

Councillor Graham Steady

Chairman of the Community Leadership Overview & Scrutiny Committee; Vice-Chairman of the Audit Committee; Deputy Leader of the Independents Group

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642457

Home: cllr.gsteady@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Independent Group)
Brightlingsea
photo of Councillor Gemma Stephenson

Councillor Gemma Stephenson

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 635405

Home: cllr.gstephenson@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Tendring Independents)
St John's
photo of Councillor Mark Stephenson

Councillor Mark Stephenson

Leader of the Council; Portfolio Holder for Finance & Governance; Leader of the Tendring Independents Group

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642456

Home: cllr.mstephenson@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Tendring Independents)
St John's
photo of Councillor Geeta Sudra

Councillor Geeta Sudra

Chairman of the Audit Committee

C/O Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642523

Work: cllr.gsudra@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Tendring Independents)
Cann Hall
photo of Councillor Michael Talbot

Councillor Michael Talbot

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home: 01255 820796

Home mobile: 07977 642301

Home: cllr.mtalbot@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Independent Group)
St Osyth
photo of Councillor Bradley Thompson

Councillor Bradley Thompson

C/O Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home mobile: 07977 642299

Work: cllr.bthompson@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Tendring Independents)
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands
photo of Councillor Nick Turner

Councillor Nick Turner

The Wallet, 2 Second Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 9ER

Home: 01255 678876

Home mobile: 07977 642462

Home: cllr.nturner@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent Frinton
photo of Councillor John White

Councillor John White

Vice-Chairman of the Planning Committee

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home: 01255 820577

Home mobile: 07977 635315

Work: cllr.jwhite@tendringdc.gov.uk

Independent
(Independent Group)
St Osyth
photo of Councillor Ann Wiggins

Councillor Ann Wiggins

Vice-Chairman of the Licensing & Registration Committee; Chairman of the Standards Committee; Deputy Leader of Liberal Democrats Group

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE

Home: 01206 825153

Home mobile: 07977 642519

Home: cllr.awiggins@tendringdc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrats
(Liberal Democrats)
Alresford & Elmstead