West Surrey local election
Woodham & New Haw 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 Woodham & New Haw ward.
| Electorate | 10,938 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,325 |
| Turnout | 48% |
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Ronan Stephen McCaughey
Liberal Democrats
1,718 votes
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Chelsea Katherine Whyte
Liberal Democrats
1,498 votes
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Ian Charles George Betteridge
Reform UK
1,151 votes
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Paul Dimarco
Reform UK
971 votes
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Martin Robson
Green Party
422 votes
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Martina Goretti Hunter
Labour Party
186 votes
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Richard John Milstead
Labour Party
163 votes