West Surrey local election
Ashford 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.
11 candidates stood in the Ashford ward.
| Electorate | 11,427 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,151 |
| Turnout | 45% |
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Christopher Beresford
Reform UK
1,435 votes
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Sean Freeman
Independent
1,209 votes
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Rose Chandler
Conservative and Unionist Party
849 votes
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Paul Woodward
Conservative and Unionist Party
839 votes
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Manu Singh
Liberal Democrats
628 votes
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Satpal Thethy
Liberal Democrats
561 votes
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Peter John Hughes
Green Party
474 votes
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Mark Appleyard
Labour Party
375 votes
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Sharon Linsell
Labour Party
319 votes
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