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West Surrey Council political make-up

Results of the first West Surrey Council election

The full political make-up of the new West Surrey Council is:

9 May 2026
Byfleet village high street

Byfleet Neighbourhood Plan receives backing in local referendum

The result means that the plan will now be presented to councillors for adoption later in the year. 

See the full result.

The Byfleet Neighbourhood Plan sets out a range of locally developed planning policies covering areas such as design, the village centre, employment sites, trees and woodland, flood management, local green spaces and heritage.

8 May 2026

Deputy Returning Officer statement: The Byfleets

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7 May 2026

Are you ready to cast your vote on Thursday 7 May?

The election will be the first for the new West Surrey Council, giving residents the opportunity to shape how local services are run and how decisions affecting their communities are made.

Voting in person

Residents voting in person will have already received their poll cards through the post, which contains details of their designated polling station. 

Please check carefully before heading out to vote in case the polling station has changed. Polling stations are open from 7am until 10pm.

30 April 2026
May bank holiday bin collections notification

May bank holiday bin collections

View your current collection schedule.

27 April 2026
Harry seated in the gym

Team GB athlete and TV personality Harry Aikines-Aryeetey to star at free family community day

The Commonwealth gold medallist will join local residents at Woking Leisure Centre on Sunday 14 June to celebrate the centre’s recent transformation. 

Running from 10am to 4pm, the community day will feature a huge array of free activities with something from everyone.

Harry will be at the event from 10am to 2pm, meeting visitors, testing out the new gym equipment and taking part in fitness challenges.

27 April 2026
Illustration of a park scene with diverse people engaging in activities such as walking dogs, cycling, jogging, and sitting on a bench using a laptop. The background features rolling green hills, trees, and a light blue sky.

Photo ID required when voting in West Surrey Council elections

Accepted forms of photo ID include passports, driving licences and certain older or expired ID, as long as the photograph is still a good likeness of the voter.

Check which formed of photo ID are accepted.

Voters without an accepted form of photo ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate (VAC), which can be used as ID when voting. 

22 April 2026
Illustration of a park scene with diverse people engaging in activities such as walking dogs, cycling, jogging, and sitting on a bench using a laptop. The background features rolling green hills, trees, and a light blue sky.

Deadlines approaching to apply for postal and proxy votes

Postal vote

Anyone wanting to vote by post must submit their application by 5pm on Tuesday 21 April. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

Apply online now.

14 April 2026
New Future Surrey branding

Candidates announced ahead of East Surrey and West Surrey Council elections

There are 379 candidates standing for 72 seats across 36 wards in the East Surrey Council elections and 452 candidates standing for 90 seats across 45 wards in the West Surrey Council elections. 

In Woking, 66 candidates are standing for 14 seats across seven wards in the West Surrey Council elections.

Find out who's standing in Surrey.

Electors will be able to vote for up to two councillors to represent their ward in these elections.

10 April 2026
Outside Brewery Road Car Park

Brewery Road Car Park reopens to vehicles following incident

Brewery Road Car Park has reopened following repair works required after an incident on Thursday 26 March involving a vehicle and the exit barrier system. 

Due to the extent of the damage, only the right-hand exit lane is operational with further works planned to the left-hand lane before it is operational.

Thank you for your patience.

9 April 2026

Residents encouraged to register to vote ahead of West Surrey Council elections

To take part in these elections, residents must be registered by midnight, Monday 20 April 2026.

Eligible residents wishing to vote in these elections must be on the electoral register. 

Registering only takes a few minutes and can be completed online. Those who have recently moved, changed their name or address, or are unsure whether their details are up to date are also encouraged to check their registration status as soon as possible.

7 April 2026
The strength area in the refurbished gym.

Woking Leisure Centre completes first phase of £1.2 million refurbishment

Managed by Everyone Active on behalf of Woking Borough Council, the centre is benefitting from a wide range of improvements, designed to meet the needs of the local community.

This initial stage has transformed all group exercise studios and the gym, delivering a modern, enhanced experience for members.

The fully refurbished gym is now open and features state-of-the-art Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, alongside a new look and feel to create a fresh and modernised space. 

7 April 2026
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