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flag Thurrock Council faces democracy allegations after a tied vote was misrecorded, while Basildon moves to delay elections over a government reorganization.

flag Thurrock Council faces allegations of undermining democracy after a January 14 vote on delaying May’s local elections was recorded as 20-19, though opposition councillors claim it was tied 20-20, requiring a mayoral deciding vote that was not cast. flag Minutes from the meeting, already published online, were not included in a subsequent agenda, sparking accusations of transparency failures. flag Independent councillor Neil Speight criticized the handling, calling it a suppression of debate. flag The issue will be reviewed on February 25. flag Meanwhile, Basildon Council is moving forward with postponing 14 seats’ elections, citing a legally binding decision by the Labour Secretary of State for Housing to support a major reorganisation, a move opposed by opposition parties and residents who argue it erodes democratic rights.

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