Tony has been a county councilor for the Wickford Crouch Division of Essex County Council since 2017 and is a former Leader of Basildon Council, having represented Wickford North Ward from 1998 to 2014.

He is currently Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Skills and Training at County Hall and also sits on the Local Children's Partnership Board for South Essex.

If you are a Wickford Crouch resident and would like to contact Tony, please email cllr.tony.ball@essex.gov.uk.

Wickford councillors hold a regular surgery on the first Saturday of the month (except January) at the Wickford Community Centre on Nevendon Road from 10am and 12pm. No appointment is necessary.

Tony's division colleague is Cllr Malcolm Buckley.