West Surrey local election
Cranleigh & Ewhurst 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.
9 candidates stood in the Cranleigh & Ewhurst ward.
| Electorate | 12,420 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 6,515 |
| Turnout | 52% |
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Sean Patrick Donovan-Smith
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,590 votes
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Philip Naylor Brooker
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,540 votes
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Diane James
Reform UK
1,288 votes
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Ian David Hemingway
Reform UK
1,274 votes
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Samantha Jane Young
Green Party
329 votes
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Rafael Fischer
Green Party
318 votes
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James Bryan Mitchell
Labour Party
159 votes