Stephen John Cooksey
Stephen John Cooksey is a Liberal Democrats candidate in Dorking in the East Surrey local election.
Stephen John Cooksey's policies
Statement to voters
Stephen is currently Leader of Mole Valley District Council and a member of Surrey County Council.
Full statement
He is one of the most experienced Councillors in the country having served as an elected Councillor for 48 of the past 50 years - the 2 year gap was when a career change required a move from the North of England to the South. He has served on 5 different authorities including 8 years as Leader of the Liberal (Democrat) Group on Leeds City Council and 2 periods as Leader of the Group on Mole Valley Council.
He has been a member of Mole Valley Council representing Dorking South since 1992 and Council Leader since 2019, successfully steering the Mole Valley Group through the challenges of Council control; and has been a member of Surrey County Council representing Dorking South and the Holmwoods since 2005. Following a career in higher education, he retired from a senior post at the Open University in 2010 and has been a full time Councillor for the past 10 years.
He believes that being a member of both authorities is important because it allows a greater understanding of the role of each authority and a perspective on how the services provided by each compliments the other. It encourages co-operation rather than conflict which has to be of value to the community. Stephen is involved in a wide range of local organisations and has been able to help many community groups to progress their objectives.
This statement was last updated on May 16, 2023.
This statement was added by Stephen John Cooksey, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.
Party manifesto
Stephen John Cooksey is the Liberal Democrats candidate. Find out more about their policies in the Liberal Democrats manifesto.
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Surrey Liberal Democrats
Stephen John Cooksey's local party is Surrey Liberal Democrats.
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| Date | Election | Party | Results | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dorking: East Surrey local election | Liberal Democrats | (Results due after 07 May 2026) | Position not available |
| 2023 | Dorking South: Mole Valley local election | Liberal Democrats | 1,219 votes (elected) | 2nd / 9 candidates |
| 2021 | Dorking South and the Holmwoods: Surrey local election | Liberal Democrats | 2,406 votes (elected) | None |
| 2019 | Dorking South: Mole Valley local election | Liberal Democrats | 1,632 votes (elected) | 1st / 4 candidates |
| 2017 | Dorking South and the Holmwoods: Surrey County Council local election | Liberal Democrats | 2,261 votes (elected) | None |
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