LABOUR regained the Tilbury St Chads ward in the evening's first declared result.
The ward had been previously held by Val Liddiard, who left the Labour group to stand as an Independent Socialist.
BNP candidate Angela Daly came second, 61 votes behind the winner, Lynne Worrall.
Lynne said: "I want to say a big, big thank you to all the people who have helped me with my campaign. I would also like to thank my family. we are going to keep Tilbury Labour."
Beaten Conservative Kay Mangion said: "I'm pleased for Lynn, she has worked extremely hard and I always say the best people win."
Angela Daly said: "I will stand again. This year we are going to see what Labour have done to us and I'll be prepared for next time. The postal vote should be banned because I think they are all rigged."
Result:
Lynne Worrall (Lab) 519
Angela Daly (BNP) 458
Kay Mangion (Con) 139
Maj 61
Lab gain from Ind Socialist
Percentage turnout: 28%
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