The other five Conservative losses went to three independent and two South Woodham Ferrers Council Taxpayers Association candidates.

[4] Source: Chelmsford City Council website[5] A by-election was held in Marconi ward on 7 November 2019 after the resignation of Cllr Catherine Finnecy.

[6] A by-election was held in Writtle ward on 1 July 2021 following the death of sitting Councillor Malcolm Watson.

The major issues during the campaign were the proposed 850-home Warren Farm development within Writtle parish and the City Council's proposal to charge for parking at Hylands Park.

A by-election was called due to the resignation of Cllr Bob Shepherd.