Local elections are upon us. You have more than 1 vote so use them. Depending on which ward you live, you will either have 2 or 3 votes, only 1 vote can be cast on an candidate though. All our candidates live locally and have pledged to put you first.

Here are your Conservative options:

Emerson Park: Dominic Swan and Dr Noshaba Khiljee

Heaton: Edward Green, Richard Rimkus and Toyin Ajidele

Gooshays: Emilia Kukielka, Greg Samuel, Rashpinder Singh Mahal

St Andrews: Henry Frost, Oliver Rose and Cllr John Mylod

Upminster: Adam Baker, Cllr Sally Miller, Bernice Robinson

Cranham: Tracey McEvoy, Poh Foong and Danny Weedon

Hacton: Patrick Marks and Paul Connew

Any vote that isn't Conservative, helps Labour into controlling your council.  Elections are May 5th so remember to participate.