West Surrey local election
Knaphill & Goldsworth West ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for unitary councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. All Surrey wards elect two councillors, which is why you have two votes.
Unitary councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
8 candidates stood in the Knaphill & Goldsworth West ward.
| Electorate | 11,798 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,108 |
| Turnout | 43% |
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Hassan Akberali
Independent
1,122 votes
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Emma Charlotte Mulder
Reform UK
1,039 votes
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Carmel Rose Mary Ardrey
Reform UK
997 votes
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Debbie Harlow
Conservative and Unionist Party
713 votes
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Lewis Ashton
Green Party
705 votes
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Abid Kayani
Conservative and Unionist Party
387 votes