East Surrey local election
Horley East 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.
8 candidates stood in the Horley East ward.
| Electorate | 11,744 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,703 |
| Turnout | 48% |
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Gary John Bates
Reform UK
1,561 votes
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Oliver Charles Walter
Liberal Democrats
1,474 votes
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Samantha Jane Marshall
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,333 votes
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Taylor Dennis Spencer O'Driscoll
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,303 votes
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Victoria Louise Chester
Green Party
1,205 votes
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Steel James Horton
Green Party
1,020 votes
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