West Surrey local election
Staines South & Ashford West 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 Staines South & Ashford West ward.
| Electorate | 10,779 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 4,937 |
| Turnout | 45% |
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Ian Robert Brooks
Reform UK
1,428 votes
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Cara Mackley
Liberal Democrats
1,360 votes
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Denise Turner-Stewart
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,176 votes
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Darren Clarke
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,062 votes
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Andrea Short
Green Party
417 votes
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Tony Burrell
Labour Party
361 votes
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Philip Frederick Baldock
Independent
330 votes
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Jared Kidd
Labour Party
281 votes
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Ali Lee
Independent
277 votes
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