Surrey Local Elections May 2026

Residents across Surrey will go to the polls in May 2026 to elect councillors to represent their local areas.

These elections will determine who makes decisions on key local services and priorities, including:

• Planning and development

• Transport and highways

• Local environmental services

• Community facilities

• Housing and regeneration

• Council budgets and spending

Why This Matters for Horley

For residents in Horley and the surrounding area, the elections will shape how local issues are managed over the coming years. Decisions taken by councillors directly affect day-to-day services and long-term planning in our town.

Who Can Vote?

To take part in the elections, you must:

• Be registered to vote

• Be 18 or over on polling day

• Meet eligibility requirements (British, Irish, or qualifying Commonwealth citizen, or eligible EU citizen)

If you are not yet registered, you can apply online through the Government’s voter registration service.

Key Dates

Full details of candidate nominations, polling stations, voter ID requirements and deadlines for postal or proxy votes will be confirmed closer to the election date. We will update this page as more information becomes available.