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Upcoming elections

Get ready to vote on 7 May 2026 for who will represent you on West Surrey Council. This will replace Surrey County Council and 11 borough and district councils (including Guildford) from 1 April 2027.

Find out more information about the upcoming election.

Find out how your council works

Councillors and committees

Councillors are elected by residents to decide how the council should carry out its activities.

The political composition of the council is currently:

  • 17 Guildford Liberal Democrats
  • 16 Residents for Guildford and Villages
  • 8 Conservatives
  • 3 Guildford Greenbelt Group
  • 2 Labour
  • 1 Independent Member
  • 1 vacancy

You can view the most recent election results.

For information and to have your say in local issues you can contact your local councillor (opens new window).