The following elections are scheduled to take place.
Borough council elections
Next elections:
- 7 May 2026
- 6 May 2027
- 4 May 2028
Elections for Elmbridge Borough Council take place in 3 years out of 4.
Elmbridge Borough Council has 48 councillors. 16 councillors are elected by thirds, which means a third of the councillors are elected each year, in three years out of four. Each councillor serves for 4 years. Find out when a councillor's term of office expires:
Claygate Parish Council election
Next election: 6 May 2027
Claygate Parish Council has 10 members. They are elected every 4 years.
Surrey County Council election
Next election: 7 May 2026
Elections for Surrey County Councillors take place every 4 years, in years when there are no elections for Elmbridge councillors. Please note: due to local government reorganisation and devolution, the government has postponed Surrey’s local elections until May 2026.
Police and Crime Commissioner election
Next election: 4 May 2028
Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey elections are held every 4 years.
General election
UK Parliamentary (general) elections are held every 5 years, but may be called sooner.
The most recent general election was held on 4 July 2024.
By-elections
Elections are usually held on the first Thursday of May each year. If a seat becomes vacant between scheduled elections, for example, because of the resignation or death of an elected representative, a by-election may be held.
More information
For more information, visit the Electoral Commission: Types of elections.