Hastings Divisions - May 2026 Election Results
Ashdown and Conquest Division
BOROUGH OF HASTINGS
ELECTION OF A COUNTY COUNCILLOR
FOR THE Ashdown and Conquest division
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL
I, the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer at the election for Councillors for the Ashdown and Conquest Division, held on the 7th May 2026, hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate is as follows:
| Name of Candidate | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| CHANTAL, Louise | Labour and Cooperative Party | 447 |
| FISHER, Aidan Christian | Reform UK | 1,246 |
| RAYMENT, Stewart Gregory | Liberal Democrat | 208 |
| STREETEN, Roger | The Conservative Party Candidate | 728 |
| WARNE, Paula | The Green Party | 835 |
| Number of ballot papers rejected | 14 |
And I hereby declare that FISHER, Aidan Christian (Reform UK) is duly elected County Councillor for the Ashdown and Conquest Division.
Victoria Conheady
Deputy Returning Officer
Baird and Ore Division
BOROUGH OF HASTINGS
ELECTION OF A COUNTY COUNCILLOR
FOR THE Baird and Ore division
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL
I, the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer at the election for Councillors for the Ashdown and Conquest Division, held on the 7th May 2026, hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate is as follows:
| Name of Candidate | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| ATKINS, Liam | The Conservative Party Candidate | 305 |
| FORWARD, Kim | Labour and Cooperative Party | 364 |
| GRIFFITHS, Martin Paul | Liberal Democrat | 123 |
| MCCREE, Jack Philip | Reform UK | 991 |
| WALKER, Jo | Green Party | 1,429 |
| Number of ballot papers rejected | 41 |
I hereby declare that WALKER, Jo (Green Party) is the duly elected County Councillor for the Baird and Ore Division.
Victoria Conheady
Deputy Returning Officer
Braybrooke and Castle Division
BOROUGH OF HASTINGS
ELECTION OF A COUNTY COUNCILLOR
FOR THE Braybrooke and Castle division
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL
I, the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer at the election for Councillors for the Braybrooke and Castle Division, held on the 7th May 2026, hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate is as follows:
| Name of Candidate | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| CLARKE, Peter Anthony | Reform UK | 701 |
| FOSTER, Paul Patrick James | The Conservative Party Candidate | 259 |
| HORN, Becca | Green Party | 2,577 |
| MATTHEWS, Josh | Labour Party Candidate | 623 |
| MILTON, Stephen Ludwig | Liberal Democrat | 134 |
| Number of ballot papers rejected | 17 |
And I hereby declare that HORN, Becca (Green Party) is duly elected County Councillor for the Braybrooke and Castle Division.
Victoria Conheady
Deputy Returning Officer
Central St Leonards and Gensing Division
BOROUGH OF HASTINGS
ELECTION OF A COUNTY COUNCILLOR
FOR THE Ashdown and Conquest division
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL
I, the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer at the election for Councillors for the Central St Leonards and Gensing Division, held on the 7th May 2026, hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate is as follows:
| Name of Candidate | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| GALLOP, Anne | Liberal Democrat | 184 |
| JOBSON, Amanda Christabel | Green Party | 2,556 |
| KERSWELL, Caroline June | The Conservative Party Candidate | 206 |
| MORGAN, Philip | Reform UK | 736 |
| REDMOND, Trevor | Labour and Cooperative Party | 626 |
| Number of ballot papers rejected | 20 |
And I hereby declare that JOBSON, Amanda Christabel (Green Party) is duly elected County Councillor for the Central St Leonards and Gensing Division.
Victoria Conheady
Deputy Returning Officer
Hollington and Wishing Tree Division
BOROUGH OF HASTINGS
ELECTION OF A COUNTY COUNCILLOR
FOR THE Hollington and Wishing Tree division
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL
I, the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer at the election for Councillors for the Hollington and Wishing Tree Division, held on the 7th May 2026, hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate is as follows:
| Name of Candidate | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BUTTERTON, Stephen | The Conservative Party Candidate | 314 |
| ESTCOURT, Mark | Reform UK | 1,055 |
| KEEN, Terry | Liberal Democrat | 151 |
| RANKIN, John | Labour Party Candidate | 651 |
| WYNNE, Justin Lee | Green Party | 546 |
| Number of ballot papers rejected | 14 |
And I hereby declare that ESTCOURT, Mark (Reform UK) is duly elected County Councillor for the Hollington and Wishing Tree Division.
Victoria Conheady
Deputy Returning Officer
Maze Hill and West St Leonards Division
BOROUGH OF HASTINGS
ELECTION OF A COUNTY COUNCILLOR
FOR THE Maze Hill and West St Leonards division
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL
I, the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer at the election for Councillors for the Maze Hill and West St Leonards Division, held on the 7th May 2026, hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate is as follows:
| Name of Candidate | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BEAVER, Matthew Joseph | The Conservative Party Candidate | 490 |
| LAWRENCE, Derek | Reform UK | 1,031 |
| MEREDEEN, Bruce | Liberal Democrat | 105 |
| SABIN, Anna | Labour Party Candidate | 657 |
| SIMNETT, Karen | Green | 1,218 |
| Number of ballot papers rejected | 22 |
And I hereby declare that the said SIMNETT, Karen (Green Party) is duly elected County Councillor for the Maze Hill and West St Leonards Division.
Victoria Conheady
Deputy Returning Officer
Old Hastings and Tressell Division
BOROUGH OF HASTINGS
ELECTION OF A COUNTY COUNCILLOR
FOR THE Old Hastings and Tressell division
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL
I, the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer at the election for Councillors for the Old Hastings and Tressell Division, held on the 7th May 2026, hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate is as follows:
| Name of Candidate | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| BACON, James Edward | Labour Party Candidate | 677 |
| HARRIS, Donna Lynette | Liberal Democrat | 75 |
| HILTON, Julia Jane | Green Party | 2,017 |
| KAM, Yoong | Reform | 794 |
| PATMORE, Andrew Robert | The Conservative Party Candidate | 165 |
| Number of ballot papers rejected | 6 |
I hereby declare that HILTON, Julia Jane (Green Party) is the duly elected Councillor for the Old Hastings and Tressell Division.
Victoria Conheady
Deputy Returning Officer
St Helens and Silverhill Division
BOROUGH OF HASTINGS
ELECTION OF A COUNTY COUNCILLOR
FOR THE St Helens and Silverhill division
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL
I, the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer at the election for Councillors for the St Helens and Silverhill Division, held on the 7th May 2026, hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate is as follows:
| Name of Candidate | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| CLARKE, Sean | Reform UK | 1,125 |
| DOWLING, Shaun | Green Party | 1,152 |
| LLOYD, Bob | Liberal Democrat | 306 |
| MARTIN, Howard | The Conservative Party Candidate | 578 |
| O'CALLAGHAN, Margi | Labour and Cooperative Party | 745 |
| Number of ballot papers rejected | 32 |
And I hereby declare that DOWLING, Shaun (Green Party) is duly elected County Councillor for the said St Helens and Silverhill Division.
Victoria Conheady
Deputy Returning Officer