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Elections & Referendums 2026
STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED
East Sussex County Council
Election of a County Councillor
The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as a County Councillor for
Arlington, East Hoathly & Hellingly
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
BENNETT Nick
| (address in Wealden) | The Conservative Party Candidate | Freezer Tania C *
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BOONE William
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Tourle Jane E * |
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CANHA Ricardo
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Green Kevin P *
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CLEGG Brendan Robert
| (address in Wealden) | Labour Party | Rumbold Maurice E * |
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MURPHY Laura Jane
| (address in Wealden) | Liberal Democrats | Ridout Carole A *
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Crowborough North & Jarvis Brook
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
FIELDING Catherine
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Lane Deborah C *
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FOX Nigel James
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Bentley Gavin L * |
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JOHNSTONE Bev
| (address in Wealden) | Liberal Democrats | Owen-Williams Gareth H *
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TOWEY Jeannette Elizabeth
| (address in Wealden) | The Conservative Party Candidate | Turgoose James * |
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Crowborough South & St Johns
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
ARTHUR Alison Clare
| (address in Wealden) | Liberal Democrats | Davies Catherine M *
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EVERITT Martyn
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Easton John E * |
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JURY Sarah
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Jury Christopher M *
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WALLER Neil Harry
| 94 Fermor Way, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3BJ | Independent | Waller Paula M * |
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WILSON Andrew James Ashton
| (address in wealden) | The Conservative Party Candidate | Brook Warren W *
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Forest Row & Groombridge
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
BUTLER Edward
| (address in Wealden) | The Conservative Party Candidate | Best Andrew R *
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CHOWANIEC Julia Barbara
| (address in Wealden) | Liberal Democrats | Munro Edward * |
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JOAD Andrew
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Bull Rebecca *
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TAYLOR Georgia Widdicombe
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Pigou Elinor K * |
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Hailsham Market
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
BEECH Jordan Woonton
| 5 Bramble Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3EG | The Conservative Party Candidate | Johnston Alana L *
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CLEAVER Neil Andrew
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Warner Vincent * |
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MURPHY Steve
| (address in Wealden) | Liberal Democrats | Turner Paul M *
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STEVENS Ali
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Fenner Charleigh K * |
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Hailsham New Town
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
BLAKE-COGGINS Gavin Michael
| Tanglewood, South Road, Hailsham, BN27 3LY | Liberal Democrats | Rayner Helen *
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BOTTING Trevor Leslie
| (address in Wealden) | The Conservative Party Candidate | Grocock Richard T * |
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CARPENTER Barry William
| 6 Fieldfare Court, Greenwich Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2NL | Independent | Stone Alan J *
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SOANE Paul
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Coltman Nigel S * |
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WELLS Simon
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Still Charlotte *
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Heathfield & Mayfield
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
BLAKE-COGGINS Anne Barbara
| (address in Wealden) | Liberal Democrats | Blakey Veronica J *
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BLAXLAND Teresa Jane
| Swife House, Swife Lane, Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8UR | The Conservative Party Candidate | Cade Raymond A * |
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HULBERT Jessika Simone
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Stickland Christopher C *
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TAYLOR Steve
| 75 Geers Wood, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0AR | Labour Party | King Nicholas D * |
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WOOLLEY Andy
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Fermer Peter J *
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Maresfield & Buxted
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
COLEMAN Christina Nanna Mary
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Williams Christopher R P *
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GALLEY Roy
| Fairplace Farm, Nutley, Uckfield, TN22 3HE | The Conservative Party Candidate | Reid Anthony G * |
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JOHNSON Gary Peter
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Bond Paul *
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MURRAY Tim
| (address in Wealden) | Liberal Democrats | Riminton Elizabeth L * |
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Pevensey & Stone Cross
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
COMFORT Lee Stephen
| (address in Eastbourne) | Labour Party | Jones Christopher I *
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FAIRWEATHER Mark
| (address in Wealden) | Liberal Democrats | Jones James E * |
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GOTTLIEB Xander
| (address in Lewes) | Green Party | Wright James O *
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LIDDIARD Tom
| (address in Eastbourne) | The Conservative Party Candidate | Worby Barry J * |
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LINCOLN Roger David
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Gausden Mark *
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PURSGLOVE Mike
| 11 Tower Close, Beachlands, Pevensey Bay, East Sussex, BN24 6SJ | UK Independence Party (UKIP) | Thomas Graham H *
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Polegate & Watermill
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
BEST Katrina Ruth
| (address in Wealden) | Liberal Democrats | O`Kane Christopher A *
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CAIRA Mickey
| 10 Brown Jack Avenue, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5HN | Reform UK | Caira Lisa M * |
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HEWARD James
| (address in Wealden) | The Conservative Party Candidate | Heasman-O`Neill Wilfred D *
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LAMBERT Jake Ethan
| 7 Walnut Walk, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5AD | Labour Party | Abbott Laura J * |
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LILLINGTON Debbie
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Sargood Christopher D O *
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SHING Daniel Dak Yan
| 48 Gilda Crescent, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AW |
| Archer Graeme F *
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Uckfield North
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
COATES Michelle
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Chowdhury Alimul H *
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DOWLING Claire Barbara
| (address in Wealden) | The Conservative Party Candidate | Waldock Peter J * |
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RHODES John Charles
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Maidman Helen R M *
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UNDERHILL Dylan
| (address in Wealden) | Labour Party | Underhill Elena L * |
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WILLIAMS Kelvin John
| 24 Ironstone Way, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1XJ | Liberal Democrats | Murray Timothy J *
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Uckfield South with Framfield
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
BUTLER Kathy
| (address in Wealden) | Liberal Democrats | Wilcox Joan E *
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CHURNSIDE Linda Margaret
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Stribley Matthew T.D. * |
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COX Ben Sebastian
| (address in Wealden) | Labour and Co-operative Party | Smith Angela L *
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DOWLING Christopher David
| (address in Wealden) | The Conservative Party Candidate | Howard Christine * |
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GRIFFITHS Peter
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Marchesi Malcolm D *
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Wealden East
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
BOWDLER Bob
| Iron Latch Farm, Forest Lane, Punnetts Town, TN21 9JA | The Conservative Party Candidate | Bowdler Patricia E *
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KEELEY Laurence Victor
| 6 Fairfield, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, BN27 4NE |
| Blackman James * |
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LOVEWELL Tracey Jane
| (address in Wealden) | Liberal Democrats | Taylor Barbara S *
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MASON Velvet
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Trott Jane A * |
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POTTS Stephen
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Potts Stephen J *
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SIMONS Barry Anthony
| Oakleigh Cottage, Back Lane, Cross-in-Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0ND | Labour Party | Spencer Sabina A *
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Wealden North East
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
BARRETT Michael
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Raftery Michael *
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GADD Serena Jane
| Windmill Farm, Windmill Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6DJ | Independent | Shairp David B * |
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LUNN Michael Peter
| Coopers Farm, Five Chimneys Lane, Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN22 4DX | The Conservative Party Candidate | Richards Elizabeth A *
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SHERLOCK Ben
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Godfrey Sally I * |
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TAYLOR Barbara Susan
| (address in Wealden) | Liberal Democrats | Chesterton Robert K *
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WALKER James Robert William
| Windwhistle, Faircrouch Lane, Wadhurst, TN5 6PP | Labour Party | Durnell Andrew B *
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Willingdon & South Downs
Name of Candidate | Home Address | Description | Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) | Reason why no longer nominated* |
DANIEL Dionne Joanne Michelle
| 46 St Martins Road, Lower Willingdon, BN22 0LG | Liberal Democrats | Watkins Andrew C J *
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GOULSON David
| (address in Wealden) | Green Party | Watts Samuel E * |
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HUNT Paul William
| (address in Wealden) | Labour Party | Butcher Lynn M *
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SHING Stephen Sai Hung
| 18 Coppice Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9PN |
| Thirlwell Rosalyn A * |
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SMITH Ben
| (address in Wealden) | Reform UK | Wood Alexander J *
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TAYLOR Nicholas
| (address in Wealden) | The Conservative Party Candidate | Small David J E *
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The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.
Dated Friday 10 April 2026 | Trevor Scott |
| Deputy Returning Officer |
Printed and published by the Deputy Returning Officer, The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX
East Sussex County Council
NOTICE OF ELECTION AGENTS’ NAMES AND OFFICES
Date Of Election : Thursday 7 May 2026
I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the names and addresses of election agents of the candidates at this election, and the addresses of the offices or places of such election agents to which all claims, notices, writs, summons, and other documents addressed to them may be sent, have respectively been declared in writing to me as follows:
Arlington, East Hoathly & Hellingly
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
STANDLEY Robert William | Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE | BENNETT Nicholas John (Commonly Known As: Nick Bennett) |
THOMAS Steven | The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL | BOONE William Robin (Commonly Known As: William Boone) |
CLEGG Brendan Robert | Hammick House, Southview Road, Crowborough, TN6 1HW | CLEGG Brendan Robert
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OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | DOS SANTOS CANHA Ricardo Jorge (Commonly Known As: Ricardo Canha) |
PETSZAFT Stefan Edward | 2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH | MURPHY Laura Jane
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Crowborough North & Jarvis Brook
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
THOMAS Steven | The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL | FIELDING Catherine Emily (Commonly Known As: Catherine Fielding) |
OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | FOX Nigel James
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PETSZAFT Stefan Edward | 2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH | JOHNSTONE Beverley Ann (Commonly Known As: Bev Johnstone) |
STANDLEY Robert William | Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE | TOWEY Jeannette Elizabeth
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Crowborough South & St Johns
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
PETSZAFT Stefan Edward | 2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH | ARTHUR Alison Clare
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OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | EVERITT Martyn Douglas (Commonly Known As: Martyn Everitt) |
THOMAS Steven | The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL | JURY Sarah Jane (Commonly Known As: Sarah Jury) |
WALLER Neil Harry | 94 Fermor Way, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3BJ | WALLER Neil Harry
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STANDLEY Robert William | Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE | WILSON Andrew James Ashton
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Forest Row & Groombridge
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
STANDLEY Robert William | Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE | BUTLER Edward
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MURRAY Timothy Joseph | Liberal Democrats, 54 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AN | CHOWANIEC Julia Barbara
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THOMAS Steven | The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL | JOAD Andrew Edwin (Commonly Known As: Andrew Joad) |
OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | TAYLOR Georgia Widdicombe
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Hailsham Market
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
STANDLEY Robert William | Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE | BEECH Jordan Woonton
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THOMAS Steven | The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL | CLEAVER Neil Andrew
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PETSZAFT Stefan Edward | 2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH | MURPHY Stephen John (Commonly Known As: Steve Murphy) |
OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | STEVENS Alison Ruth (Commonly Known As: Ali Stevens) |
Hailsham New Town
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
PETSZAFT Stefan Edward | 2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH | BLAKE-COGGINS Gavin Michael
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STANDLEY Robert William | Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE | BOTTING Trevor Leslie
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MITCHELL Colin J | 9 Harebeating Crescent, Hailsham, E. Sussex, BN27 1JH | CARPENTER Barry William
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COLTMAN Nigel | 41 The Avenue, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3HR | SOANE Paul Derek (Commonly Known As: Paul Soane) |
OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | WELLS Simon Paul (Commonly Known As: Simon Wells) |
Heathfield & Mayfield
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
PETSZAFT Stefan Edward | 2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH | BLAKE-COGGINS Anne Barbara
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STANDLEY Robert William | Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE | BLAXLAND Teresa Jane
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OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | HULBERT Jessika Simone
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TAYLOR Steven Roy | 75 Geers Wood, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0AR | TAYLOR Steven Roy (Commonly Known As: Steve Taylor) |
THOMAS Steven | The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL | WOOLLEY Andrew John (Commonly Known As: Andy Woolley) |
Maresfield & Buxted
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | COLEMAN Christina Nanna Mary
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WEBSTER Sarah Victoria | Trecarrel, Warrs Hill Road, North Chailey, East Sussex, BN8 4JE | GALLEY Roy
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HAYDEN-SEYMOUR Daniel | Bower Lodge, Hammerwood, East Grinstead, RH19 3QE | JOHNSON Gary Peter
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MURRAY Timothy Joseph | Liberal Democrats, 54 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AN | MURRAY Timothy Joseph (Commonly Known As: Tim Murray) |
Pevensey & Stone Cross
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
HASLER Frances | 3 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2PA | COMFORT Lee Stephen
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PETSZAFT Stefan Edward | 2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH | FAIRWEATHER Mark
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OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | GOTTLIEB Alexander Mcclellan Cave (Commonly Known As: Xander Gottlieb) |
STANDLEY Robert William | Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE | LIDDIARD Thomas Eric (Commonly Known As: Tom Liddiard) |
ATKINS Deborah | 63 Southfield, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5LY | LINCOLN Roger David
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PURSGLOVE Michael Charles | 11 Tower Close, Beachlands, Pevensey Bay, East Sussex, BN24 6SJ | PURSGLOVE Michael Charles (Commonly Known As: Mike Pursglove) |
Polegate & Watermill
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
PETSZAFT Stefan Edward | 2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH | BEST Katrina Ruth
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ATKINS Deborah | 63 Southfield, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5LY | CAIRA Michael (Commonly Known As: Mickey Caira) |
SLATER Elizabeth Jane | 4 Middleton Court, Lewes Road, Westmeston, BN6 8RL | HEWARD James Edward (Commonly Known As: James Heward) |
HASLER Frances | 3 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2PA | LAMBERT Jake Ethan
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OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | LILLINGTON Deborah Anne (Commonly Known As: Debbie Lillington) |
SHING Stephen Sai Hung | 18 Coppice Avenue, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9PN | SHING Daniel Dak Yan
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Uckfield North
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | COATES Michelle Kandida Diane (Commonly Known As: Michelle Coates) |
WEBSTER Sarah Victoria | Trecarrel, Warrs Hill Road, North Chailey, East Sussex, BN8 4JE | DOWLING Claire Barbara
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HAYDEN-SEYMOUR Daniel | Bower Lodge, Hammerwood, East Grinstead, RH19 3QE | RHODES John Charles
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HORLOCK Christopher John | 7 Queens Approach, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1RU | UNDERHILL Dylan
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MURRAY Timothy Joseph | Liberal Democrats, 54 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AN | WILLIAMS Kelvin John
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Uckfield South with Framfield
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
MURRAY Timothy Joseph | Liberal Democrats, 54 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AN | BUTLER Kathryn Ann (Commonly Known As: Kathy Butler) |
OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | CHURNSIDE Linda Margaret
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HORLOCK Christopher John | 7 Queens Approach, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1RU | COX Ben Sebastian
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WEBSTER Sarah Victoria | Trecarrel, Warrs Hill Road, North Chailey, East Sussex, BN8 4JE | DOWLING Christopher David
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THOMAS Steven | The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL | GRIFFITHS Peter John (Commonly Known As: Peter Griffiths) |
Wealden East
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
STANDLEY Robert William | Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE | BOWDLER Robert (Commonly Known As: Bob Bowdler) |
KEELEY Laurence Victor | 6 Fairfield, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, BN27 4NE | KEELEY Laurence Victor
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PETSZAFT Stefan Edward | 2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH | LOVEWELL Tracey Jane
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OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | MASON Velvet Grace (Commonly Known As: Velvet Mason) |
THOMAS Steven | The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL | POTTS Stephen John (Commonly Known As: Stephen Potts) |
SIMONS Barry Anthony | Oakleigh Cottage, Back Lane, Cross-in-Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0ND | SIMONS Barry Anthony
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Wealden North East
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
THOMAS Steven | The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL | BARRETT Michael James (Commonly Known As: Michael Barrett) |
GADD Serena Jane | Windmill Farm, Windmill Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6DJ | GADD Serena Jane
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STANDLEY Robert William | Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE | LUNN Michael Peter
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OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | SHERLOCK Ben Alexander (Commonly Known As: Ben Sherlock) |
PETSZAFT Stefan Edward | 2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH | TAYLOR Barbara Susan
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WALKER James Robert William | Windwhistle, Faircrouch Lane, Wadhurst, TN5 6PP | WALKER James Robert William
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Willingdon & South Downs
Name of Agent | Correspondence Address | Name of Candidate |
PETSZAFT Stefan Edward | 2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH | DANIEL Dionne Joanne Michelle
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OBBARD Keith David | Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY | GOULSON David
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HASLER Frances | 3 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2PA | HUNT Paul William
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SHING Daniel Dak Yan | 48 Gilda Crescent, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AW | SHING Stephen Sai Hung
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ATKINS Deborah | 63 Southfield, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5LY | SMITH Ben
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SLATER Elizabeth Jane | 4 Middleton Court, Lewes Road, Westmeston, BN6 8RL | TAYLOR Nicholas Brian (Commonly Known As: Nicholas Taylor) |
Dated 10 April 2026 | Trevor Scott |
| Deputy Returning Officer |
Printed and published by the Deputy Returning Officer, The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX
NOTICE OF ELECTION
East Sussex County Council
Election of County Councillors
for the Electoral Divisions in the Wealden District area listed below
Electoral Divisions | Number of County Councillors to be elected | Electoral Divisions | Number of County Councillors to be elected |
Arlington, East Hoathly & Hellingly | One | Pevensey & Stone Cross | One |
Crowborough North & Jarvis Brook | One | Polegate & Watermill | One |
Crowborough South & St Johns | One | Uckfield North | One |
Forest Row & Groombridge | One | Uckfield South with Framfield | One |
Hailsham Market | One | Wealden East | One |
Hailsham New Town | One | Wealden North East | One |
Heathfield & Mayfield | One | Willingdon & South Downs | One |
Maresfield & Buxted | One |
- Nomination papers may be obtained from the offices of the Deputy Returning Officer, The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX, from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April).
- Nomination papers must be delivered to the Deputy Returning Officer, The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX on Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (excluding Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April) but no later than 4pm on Thursday 9th April 2026.
- If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 7th May 2026.
- Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Monday 20th April 2026. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
- Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX by 5pm on Tuesday 21st April 2026. New applications may be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
- Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Tuesday 28th April 2026. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
- New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX by 5pm on Tuesday, 28th April 2026. Applications may be made online at https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote
- Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX by 5pm on Thursday, 7th May 2026.
Printed and published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX
Timetable
Event | Time | Date |
Publication of notice of election | 30 March 2026 | |
Delivery of nomination papers | From 31 March up to 4pm on Thursday 9 April | |
Deadline for withdrawals of nomination | 4pm | Thursday 9 April |
Deadline for the notification of appointment of election agent | 4pm | Thursday 9 April |
Publication of statement of persons nominated | 4pm | Friday 10 April |
Deadline for receiving applications for registration | Monday 20 April | |
Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5pm | Tuesday 21 April |
Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) | 5pm | Tuesday 28 April |
Deadline for receiving applications for Voter Authority Certificates | 5pm | Tuesday 28 April |
Publication of notice of poll | Tuesday 28 April | |
First date that electors can apply for a replacement for lost postal votes | Thursday 30 April | |
Polling day
| 7am to 10pm | Thursday 7 May |
Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes | 5pm | Thursday 7 May |
Deadline for emergency proxy applications | 5pm | Thursday 7 May |
Last time to alter the register due to clerical error or court appeal | 9pm | Thursday 7 May |
Mayoral
The government has decided to postpone the Mayoral election that was due to take place this May until 2028.
Currently no by-elections have been called.
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL
Neighbourhood Planning Referendum
East Dean and Friston Neighbourhood Planning Referendum
I, Heather Blanshard, being the Deputy Counting Officer at the above referendum held on Thursday 12 February 2026, do hereby give notice that the results of the votes cast is as follows:
Question “Do you want the South Downs National Park Authority to use the Neighbourhood Plan for East Dean and Friston to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?” | ||
Votes Recorded | Percentage | |
Number cast in favour of a Yes | 557 | 94.89% |
Number cast in favour of a No | 30 | 5.11 % |
The number of ballot papers rejected was as follows: | Number of ballot papers |
A want of an official mark | |
B voting for more answers than required | |
C writing or mark by which voter could be identified | |
D being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | |
E rejected in part | |
Total | 0 |
Electorate: 1414 | Ballot Papers Issued: 587 | Turnout: 41.51% |
And I do hereby declare that more than half of those voting have voted:
YES
in response to the question: “Do you want the South Downs National Park Authority to use the Neighbourhood Plan for East Dean and Friston to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?”
Heather Blanshard, Deputy Counting Officer
Dated: Friday 13 February 2025
NOTICE OF POLL
Wealden District Council
Referendum on the adoption of the East Dean and Friston Neighbourhood Plan
Notice is hereby given that:
1. A poll will be held on Thursday 12 February 2026 to decide on the question below:-
“Do you want the South Downs National Park Authority to use the Neighbourhood Plan for the parish of East Dean and Friston to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?’
- The hours of poll will be from 7:00am and 10:00 pm.
- The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote are as follows:
Situation of Polling Station | Station Number | Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat |
Small Hall, East Dean and Friston Village Hall, Village Green Lane, East Dean, BN20 0DR | NPR-1 | LWSH-1 to LWSH-1414 |
Trevor Scott, Counting Officer
Dated: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Printed and published by the Counting Officer, The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX
EAST DEAN AND FRISTON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN AREA
NOTICE OF REFERENDUM
Referendum on the adoption of the East Dean and Friston Neighbourhood Plan |
- A Referendum will be held on Thursday 12 February 2026 to decide on the question below:
‘Do you want the South Downs National Park Authority to use the Neighbourhood Plan for the parish of East Dean and Friston to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?’
- Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Tuesday 27 January 2026. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
- Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX by 5 pm on Wednesday 28 January 2026. Applications for new postal votes can be made online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
- Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Wednesday 4 February 2026. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
- New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX by 5 pm on Wednesday 4 February 2026. Applications for some new proxy votes can be made online at www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote
- Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX by 5pm on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Trevor Scott
Counting Officer
Dated: Thursday 8 January 2026
As the South Downs National Park Authority is the planning authority for the neighbourhood planning area, you can view more information about the neighbourhood plan on their website South Downs National Park Authority.
Time Table
Election event | Time | Date |
Last day for applications to be included in the register of electors to be used at this election | Tuesday 27 January 2026 | |
Last time for receipt of applications to vote by post and for changes to existing postal or proxy applications | 5:00 pm | Wednesday 28 January 2026 |
Last day for Voter Authority Certificates | 5:00 pm | Wednesday 4 February 2026 |
Last day and time for the receipt of proxy vote applications for this election | 5:00 pm | Wednesday 4 February 2026 |
Last day for the Appointment of Polling Observers and Counting Observers | Thursday 5 February 2026 | |
First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 6 February 2026 | |
Last day and time to make alterations to the register to correct a clerical error or to implement a court (registration appeal) decision | 9:00 pm | Thursday 12 February 2026 |
Last Time and Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00 pm | Thursday 12 February 2026 |
Final deadline for receipt of proxy applications made on the grounds of unforeseen illness, physical incapacity, employment or service | 5:00 pm | Thursday 12 February 2026 |
Day of Poll | 7:00 am to 10:00 pm | Thursday 12 February 2026 |
Candidates & Agents
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