TENDRING District Councillor and businessman Peter Harris has been announced as Reform UK’s candidate to be the first Mayor of Greater Essex.

Cllr Harris is a multi-award winning businessman having started off as an apprentice vehicle technician and building his career in the automotive and repair sector. For the past 20 years, Peter has been running his own small business, employing over 30 local people, culminating in being recognised as Business Person of the Year 2024 in the Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

Beyond business, Peter has a long record of public service. He has served as a district councillor for Tendring since 2019, including roles as Vice-Chair and Chairman of the Council and is a former Metropolitan Police Special Constable.

Peter is also a passionate supporter of the armed forces and veterans, serving as an ambassador for UK Homes 4 Heroes.

Reform UK’s candidate for Mayor of Greater Essex Peter Harris said:

“I’m standing because Essex deserves a Mayor who puts our people first. I’ve spent my whole life in the real world: starting as an apprentice, building businesses, creating jobs, and serving my community. I know the pressures families and local firms are under, and I know how much better Essex can be when leadership is focused on delivery, not excuses.

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform our county; safer streets, protecting our green spaces, real investment, proper skills training and communities built with the schools, GPs and transport they need. I will be a Mayor who fights for Essex every single day and makes sure our county never gets ignored again.”