East Surrey local election
Earlswood & Reigate South 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.
10 candidates stood in the Earlswood & Reigate South ward.
| Electorate | 9,958 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 4,499 |
| Turnout | 45% |
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Chris Byrne
Reform UK
1,240 votes
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Joseph Brian Fox
Reform UK
1,148 votes
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Janis Colella
Conservative and Unionist Party
842 votes
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Brian O'Neill
Conservative and Unionist Party
795 votes
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Chris Kelly
Liberal Democrats
446 votes
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Robin Timothy Lawrence
Liberal Democrats
365 votes
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Linda Ann Giles
Labour Party
289 votes
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Marc Patrick Gainsford
Labour Party
271 votes