Four previous Conservative councillors have joined Nigel Farage's Reform UK party.
The four Tending Councillors are:
Jeff Bray
Peter Harris
Richard Everett
James Codling
The councillors had originally been elected as Conservative representatives in 2023 but later left the party.
Mr Farage, Reform UK parliamentary candidate for Clacton said: “Reform UK’s positive message for change is cutting through with people across Clacton.
“I am proud to welcome four new councillors who will now form Reform UK’s first ever grouping on Tendring Council, and they will play integral roles in helping to ensure Reform UK grows across Essex."
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