1986 Epping Forest District Council election

1986 Epping Forest District Council election
8 May 1986 (1986-05-08)
19 seats to Epping Forest District Council
30 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party Third party
 
Party Conservative Labour Loughton Residents
Last election 36 seats, 40.2% 12 seats, 27.6% 6 seats, 12.1%
Seats before 36 12 6
Seats after 34 12 6
Seat change 2
Popular vote 11,228 7,963 2,906
Percentage 40.6% 28.8% 10.5%
Swing 0.4% 1.2% 1.6%
  Fourth party Fifth party
 
Party Alliance Independent
Last election 2 seats, 14.7% 2 seats, 4.9%
Seats before 2 2
Seats after 4 2
Seat change 2
Popular vote 5,340 109
Percentage 19.3% 0.3%
Swing 4.6% 4.6%
Winner of each seat at the 1986 Epping Forest District Council election
Leader before election


Conservative

Leader after election


Conservative

The 1986 Epping Forest District Council election took place on 8 May 1986 to elect members of Epping Forest District Council in Essex, England. 19 members of Epping Forest District Council in Essex were elected. The council remained under Conservative majority control.

Background

The 1986 Epping Forest District Council election was held on 8 May 1986 to elect members of Epping Forest District Council in Essex, England. The vote saw the Conservative Party retain overall control of the council, despite losing two seats to the SDP-Liberal Alliance, which doubled its representation and became an increasingly influential presence. The Loughton Residents Association continued its strong performance, holding key wards and maintaining its local influence. The election reflected a period of heightened political engagement locally, mirroring broader national trends, as voters reacted to both economic pressures and government controversies. Nationally, Britain was experiencing significant events, including the resignation of Michael Heseltine and Leon Brittan over the Westland affair, a postwar high in unemployment, and the first local elections following the abolition of the Greater London Council and metropolitan county councils. Industrial unrest was also prominent, exemplified by the ongoing Wapping dispute. Despite these challenges, the Conservatives managed to maintain control in Epping Forest, with the Liberals making incremental gains, highlighting the growing appeal of third-party alternatives during a turbulent political and economic period.

Results summary

Source:[1]
1986 Epping Forest District Council election
Party This election Full council This election
Seats Net Seats % Other Total Total % Votes Votes % +/−
  Conservative 11 2 57.8 23 34 57.6 11,228 40.6 0.4
  Labour 3 15.7 9 12 20.3 7,963 28.8 1.2
  Loughton Residents 3 15.7 3 6 10.1 2,906 10.5 1.6
  Liberal 2 2 3.3 2 4 6.6 5,340 19.3 4.6
  Independent 0 0.0 2 2 3.3 109 0.3 4.6
  Ind. Conservative 0 0.0 1 1 1.6 N/A N/A N/A
  National Front 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 71 0.2 N/A

Ward results

Buckhurst Hill East

Buckhurst Hill East
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Alliance M. Pettman 818 43.4 1.6
Conservative G. Smith* 730 38.7 1.3
Labour S. Goodwin 337 17.9 0.3
Majority 88 4.7 N/A
Turnout 1,885 49.4 11.5
Registered electors 3,815
Alliance gain from Conservative Swing

Buckhurst Hill West

Buckhurst Hill West
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative R. Braybrook 934 50.7 15.2
Alliance R. Eveling 715 38.8 15.6
Labour L. Timson 192 10.4
Majority 219 11.9 31.3
Turnout 1,841 38.9 6.7
Registered electors 4,733
Conservative hold Swing

Chigwell Row

Chigwell Row
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative A. McRoberts 381 49.4 13.0
Alliance G. West 295 38.2 8.0
Labour E. Robertson 96 12.4 5.0
Majority 86 11.1 21.0
Turnout 772 44.0 2.7
Registered electors 1,754
Conservative hold Swing

Chigwell Village

Chigwell Village
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative B. Gunby* 696 58.6 10.6
Alliance M. Austin 294 24.8 0.4
Independent A. Marshall 109 9.2 N/A
Labour P. Cook 88 7.4 1.0
Majority 402 33.9 10.9
Turnout 1,187 35.6 7.8
Registered electors 3,335
Conservative hold Swing

Debden Green

Debden Green
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour R. Steele 1,106 65.9 2.3
Conservative M. O'Gorman 338 20.1 4.4
Alliance S. King 234 13.9 N/A
Majority 768 45.8 6.3
Turnout 1,678 41.5 4.6
Registered electors 4,043
Labour hold Swing

Epping Hemnall

Epping Hemnall
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative M. Culling 798 45.1 1.5
Labour I. Standfast 486 27.5 1.4
Alliance J. Eves 485 27.4 9.3
Majority 312 17.6 0.1
Turnout 1,769 38.2 0.6
Registered electors 4,629
Conservative hold Swing

Epping Lindsey

Epping Lindsey
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative J. O'Brien* 856 41.8 1.1
Alliance D. Gent 629 30.7 2.1
Labour D. Sturrock 562 27.5 2.6
Majority 227 11.1 3.3
Turnout 2,047 41.3 1.5
Registered electors 4,961
Conservative hold Swing

Grange Hill

Grange Hill
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Alliance G. Hallett 918 51.4 0.8
Conservative M. Farnsworth 711 39.8 0.6
Labour J. Faiz 158 8.8 1.4
Majority 207 11.6 0.2
Turnout 1,787 37.5 6.8
Registered electors 4,762
Alliance gain from Conservative Swing

Loughton Broadway

Loughton Broadway
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour S. Murray* 1,325 70.8 0.9
Conservative D. Cheatle 264 14.1 1.7
Alliance M. Barnett 212 11.3 3.9
National Front B. Wilkins 71 3.8 N/A
Majority 1,061 56.7 3.5
Turnout 1,872 43.8 8.1
Registered electors 4,274
Labour hold Swing

Loughton Forest

Loughton Forest
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Loughton Residents R. Gow* 814 60.3 6.3
Conservative E. Markham 436 32.3 5.3
Labour H. McSweeney 100 7.4 2.9
Majority 378 28.0 11.6
Turnout 1,350 45.7 2.8
Registered electors 2,953
Loughton Residents hold Swing

Loughton Roding

Loughton Roding
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Ms A. Miller* 952 45.6 21.0
Labour A. Peacham 707 33.9 8.3
Loughton Residents A. Larner 259 12.4 12.1
Alliance Ms J. Lowe 170 8.1 0.6
Majority 245 11.7 1.9
Turnout 2,088 48.9 6.0
Registered electors 4,267
Conservative hold Swing

Loughton St. Johns

Loughton St. Johns
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Loughton Residents Ms D. Rhodes* 1,058 54.5 13.2
Conservative J. Phillips 654 33.7 12.0
Labour Ms J. Ormston 231 11.9 2.9
Majority 404 20.8 10.8
Turnout 1,943 45.7 0.1
Registered electors 4,253
Loughton Residents hold Swing

Loughton St. Mary’s

Loughton St. Mary’s
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Loughton Residents S. Webb* 775 56.3 4.5
Conservative D. James 417 30.3 4.0
Labour Ms M. Guy 184 13.4 5.0
Majority 358 26.0 8.5
Turnout 1,376 41.6 0.8
Registered electors 3,308
Loughton Residents hold Swing

Nazeing

Nazeing
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative M. Welch* N/A N/A N/A
Majority N/A N/A N/A
Turnout N/A N/A N/A
Registered electors 3,683
Conservative hold Swing

North Weald Bassett

North Weald Bassett
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative E. Hudspeth N/A N/A N/A
Majority N/A N/A N/A
Turnout N/A N/A N/A
Registered electors 4,446
Conservative hold Swing

Theydon Bois

Theydon Bois
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative J. Wainwright* 875 63.9 6.6
Alliance D. Weldon 350 25.6 5.1
Labour J. Davy 144 10.5 1.5
Majority 525 38.3 11.7
Turnout 1,369 41.3 7.3
Registered electors 3,315
Conservative hold Swing

Waltham Abbey East

Waltham Abbey East
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative J. O'Reilly* 999 50.4 2.4
Labour I. Bell 765 38.6 8.6
Alliance M. Callaghan 220 11.1 N/A
Majority 234 11.8 6.2
Turnout 1,984 40.6 8.5
Registered electors 4,882
Conservative hold Swing

Waltham Abbey Paternoster

Waltham Abbey Paternoster
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour S. Riley* 824 65.5 6.6
Conservative A. Brock 434 34.5 6.6
Majority 390 31.0 13.2
Turnout 1,258 35.6 1.8
Registered electors 3,537
Labour hold Swing

Waltham Abbey West

Waltham Abbey West
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative G. Jailler* 753 53.4 4.2
Labour F. Harewood 658 46.6 9.9
Majority 95 6.7 5.8
Turnout 1,411 37.9 2.5
Registered electors 3,724
Conservative hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Colin Rallings; Michael Thrasher (2013). "Epping Forest District Council Election Results 1973-2012" (PDF). The elections centre. Plymouth University. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2025-02-02.
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