Forthcoming elections

West Surrey Shadow Unitary Authority elections

On Thursday 7 May 2026 elections for the new West Surrey Shadow Unitary Authority will be held. Registered local government electors will be able to vote for two candidates in each electoral ward. 

Those elected will go on to form the new Unitary Authority (West Surrey Council). The new council will replace Surrey County Council and the boroughs of Waverley, Guildford, Woking, Surrey Heath, Runnymede and Spelthorne. These County and Borough councils will cease to exist on 1 April 2027. 

There are six electoral wards in the Surrey Heath Borough area. They are: Camberley East; Camberley West & Frimley; Heatherside & Parkside; Frimley Green & Mytchett; Bagshot, Windlesham & Chobham; and Lightwater, West End & Bisley.  

More information will be added to this page in due course. 

More information about the Unitary elections can be found on the Surrey LGR Hub.

West Surrey Council Election candidates and agents briefing – 11 March 2026

We are holding an Election candidates and agents briefing on Wednesday 11 March 2026 for anyone who is considering standing for election for West Surrey Council in the Surrey Heath area, on Thursday 7 May 2026.

The briefing will include information on how to stand for election including the nomination process, key deadlines and other essential information on being a candidate.

All prospective candidates and their agents are welcome to attend. 

The briefing will be held virtually at 6pm.

If you would like to receive the joining details please contact the Elections Team via vote@surreyheath.gov.uk or call 01276 707165.