Frequently Asked Questions — West Surrey local election Council

What is West Surrey known for?

West Surrey is a unitary authority area that will be created on 1 April 2027. It covers the western portion of the ceremonial county of Surrey, including the county town of Guildford. It will replace six districts. In March 2026, secondary legislation was made confirming the new unitary authority area as part of ongoing local government reform. The local authority will be West Surrey Council. There is a campaign to change the name of the council and the area to West Surrey and South Middlesex, because the Spelthorne area was part of the historic county of Middlesex.

When are West Surrey local election council elections held?

Some councils hold all-out elections every four years; others elect a third of councillors annually on a rolling cycle. Check our election calendar for confirmed upcoming dates in West Surrey local election.