West Surrey local election
Waverley Western Villages 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.
10 candidates stood in the Waverley Western Villages ward.
| Electorate | 10,428 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,552 |
| Turnout | 53% |
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Mark Ian Merryweather
Liberal Democrats
1,853 votes
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Jean Isobel Arrick
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,815 votes
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David John Munro
Independent
990 votes
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Ged Hall
Reform UK
829 votes
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Christopher John Olive
Reform UK
644 votes
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Clare Louise Weightman
Green Party
329 votes
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Simon Leon Lightman
Green Party
310 votes
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Andrew Jones
Labour Party
108 votes
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