Epping Forest Conservative Association elected a new chairman at their AGM last week.

Epping Forest district councillor and Essex county councillor Holly Whitbread has been elected chairman of Epping Forest Conservative Association.

Holly said she was “delighted” to be elected to the role.

Read more:

MP hears how £1 million spend on electric cars is used

Burglars in balaclavas break into Waltham Abbey home

Family pay tribute to 'very kind' and 'devoted family man'

President Valerie Metcalfe chaired the event in Thatcher House, Loughton, on June 10.

Epping Forest MP Dame Eleanor Laing said: "It was a lively AGM which discussed success at the local elections and made plans for future campaigns."

The MP also gave a speech to the attendees.

Also elected were 'deputy chairman - political' Sam Kane, 'deputy chairman - membership & finance' Aniket Patel, treasurer Tony Woodhead, secretary Dan Spillman and Vice-chairmen Smruti Patel and Rosalyn Philip.