Elections
Due to local government reorganisation, the government has postponed Surrey’s local elections until May 2026. More information on local government reorganisation in Surrey.
Future election dates
Details of future elections for the borough council, parish council, county council and Police and Crime Commissioner.
The following elections are scheduled to take place.
Elmbridge 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:
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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.
2025 May election postponed. Due to local government reorganisation, the government has postponed Surrey’s local elections until May 2026. More information on local government reorganisation in Surrey.
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.