East Surrey local election
Long Ditton, Hinchley Wood & Weston Green 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.
12 candidates stood in the Long Ditton, Hinchley Wood & Weston Green ward.
| Electorate | 11,971 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 6,250 |
| Turnout | 52% |
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Simon Francis Anthony Crome
Hinchley Wood Residents
2,103 votes
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Scott William Dodkins
Hinchley Wood Residents
1,867 votes
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David Hall
Reform UK
658 votes
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Caroline Kim
Conservative and Unionist Party
631 votes
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Jim Torpey
Reform UK
588 votes
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James Nicholas
Conservative and Unionist Party
536 votes
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Lorna Malala Hayes
Green Party
379 votes
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Dalia Wickenden
Green Party
282 votes
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Nick Davies
Labour Party
115 votes
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Rachelle Claire Headland
Labour Party
93 votes
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