West Surrey local election
Godalming South, Milford & Witley 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.
11 candidates stood in the Godalming South, Milford & Witley ward.
| Electorate | 11,002 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,940 |
| Turnout | 53% |
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John Carter Hemmings
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,503 votes
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Ian Peter Lewer
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,313 votes
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Maxine Gale
Independent
1,155 votes
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Alex Roebuck
Reform UK
666 votes
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Alfie Treasure
Reform UK
548 votes
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Joey Ashworth
Green Party
531 votes
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Steve Dally
Independent
382 votes
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Morgan Thrift
Green Party
298 votes
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Daphne Rama Balde
Labour Party
114 votes