Deputy Returning Officer statement: The Byfleets

In response to an isolated issue affecting ballot papers in The Byflees ward earlier today, Adesuwa Omoregie, Deputy Returning Officer for the West Surrey Council election, said: 

The Returning Officer was made aware of an isolated issue affecting a single ward (The Byfleets ward). The issue was identified and corrected.

Voting in The Byfleets ward continues as normal, in line with electoral regulations.

Candidates and agents will be briefed on the situation ahead of tomorrow’s count.