New councillor elected to Braintree District Council in by-election

The results of the 2026 by-election for Coggeshall Ward.

Nathan William James Robins was elected to Braintree District Council in a by-election last night in the Coggeshall Ward.

Coggeshall Ward

The result was as follows:

  • Barry John Fleet, Liberal Democrats, 55
  • India Jane Jayatillake, The Conservative Party Candidate, 311
  • Sarah Neal, Labour Party, 366
  • Colin Albert Riches, Independent Candidate, 517
  • Nathan William James Robins, Reform UK - Changing Politics For Good, 554

Turnout: 37.13%  

The full result of the by-election can be viewed on our election webpage

The make-up of Braintree District Council, 49 councillors in total, now stands at:

Conservative (25), Labour (9), Independent (7), Green (4), Halstead Residents Association (3), Reform (1).

Published: 6th March 2026