East Surrey local election
Horley West, Salfords & Sidlow 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 Horley West, Salfords & Sidlow ward.
| Electorate | 11,391 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,003 |
| Turnout | 43% |
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Andy Lynch
Reform UK
1,696 votes
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William Stanway
Reform UK
1,536 votes
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Michael Stewart Blacker
Conservative and Unionist Party
877 votes
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Christian Stevens
Conservative and Unionist Party
756 votes
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Madeleine Low
Green Party
586 votes
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Jason Michael Thorne
Green Party
493 votes
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Laurence Nasskau
Labour Party
222 votes