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Rural North Ward Facts
Rural North is a ward in Colchester, East of England. The official ward code is E05010838, which is used here to connect the boundary record with constituency links and local election results.
| Ward Name | Rural North |
| Ward Code | E05010838 |
| Council Area | Colchester |
| County or Unitary Authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Westminster Constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Split Ward Status | No |
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Rural North Elected Candidates
The latest matched ward election result for Rural North is from 2024. Laws, D. was recorded as elected, representing Conservative.
Laws, D.
Conservative
Laws, D. was elected as councillor for Rural North with 1618 votes. Laws, D. was elected as an incumbent in this election.
All Candidates Running in Rural North
The candidate table shows the full 2024 ward contest for Rural North, including vote totals, calculated vote share, incumbent status and whether each candidate was elected. The table includes 4 candidates from 4 parties or groupings.
| Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Gender | Incumbent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laws, D. | Conservative | 1618 | 57.52% | Male | Yes | Elected |
| Nichols, B. | Labour | 513 | 18.24% | Female | No | Not Elected |
| Maxwell, K. | Liberal Democrats | 349 | 12.41% | Female | No | Not Elected |
| Burgess, J. | Green | 333 | 11.84% | Male | No | Not Elected |
Rural North Electorate Figures
Recorded figures for Rural North in 2024. Electorate: 8,594. Ballots: Not available. Valid-vote turnout: 32.73%.
Electorate
8,594Ballots
Not availableTurnout
32.73%Invalid Votes
Not availableElection Data Available
Election data is available for Rural North in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Historical rows are matched by ward code, so some years may be absent where boundaries or codes changed.
Rural North Election History
E05010838 has 4 matched election result rows in this dataset. The history table compares winners, seats, turnout, electorate and party vote totals for Rural North across the available years.
| Year | Winning candidates | Seats | Turnout | Electorate | Party votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Laws, D. | 1 | 32.73% | 8,594 | 2,813 |
| 2023 | Rowe, T. | 1 | 34.7% | 8,462 | 2,909 |
| 2022 | Sunnucks W. | 1 | 35.9% | 8,409 | 3,012 |
| 2021 | Laws D.G. | 1 | 40.2% | 8,563 | 3,423 |
Party Vote Trend
This chart tracks how the recorded party vote totals for Rural North have changed across 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021.
Turnout Trend
This chart shows the turnout trend for Rural North, using the available ward-level election rows matched to E05010838.
2024 Party Performance
Conservative recorded the highest party vote total in Rural North in 2024, with 1,618 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
Conservative
1,618-7 vs 2023Labour
513+108 vs 2023Liberal Democrats
349-132 vs 2023Green
333-65 vs 2023Reform UK
0+0 vs 2023Independent
0+0 vs 2023Other
0+0 vs 2023Previous Winners
These previous winner rows show how representation in Rural North has changed across the historical election records currently linked to this ward code.
What council is Rural North in?
Rural North is in the Colchester council area.
Which Westminster constituency is Rural North in?
Rural North is in the Harwich and North Essex Westminster constituency.
What is the ward code for Rural North?
The official ward code for Rural North is E05010838.
Who won the latest election in Rural North?
Laws, D. was recorded as elected councillor for Rural North in the latest available election result.
Who stood as candidates in Rural North?
Laws, D., Nichols, B., Maxwell, K., Burgess, J. stood as candidates in the latest available election result for Rural North.
What was turnout in Rural North?
The latest available election result for Rural North records these figures. Ballots: Not available. Valid-vote turnout: 32.73%.
How did each party perform in Rural North?
Conservative recorded the highest party vote total in Rural North in 2024, with 1,618 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
How many people were registered to vote in Rural North?
8,594 people were registered to vote in Rural North in the latest available election result.
How many invalid votes were there in Rural North?
Invalid vote data is not available for the latest recorded election in Rural North.
