Council and democracy

 Thurrock Independents Win Chris Baker was elected with a majority of 1%. A total of 1733 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 24% .

Table of main parties and election candidates retaining deposit

Election Candidate	Party	Number	%	Status	% Change
Chris Baker	Thurrock Independents	670	39%	Newly elected	n/a
Lee Watson	Labour	660	38%	Not elected	n/a
Romanus Nwakuna	Conservative	255	15%	Not elected	n/a
Dave Bradshaw	British Union & Sovereignty Party	148	9%	Not elected	n/a