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Blue background with Libby birds. Text reads: There are 7 days to apply for a proxy vote.

Blue background with Libby birds. Text reads: There are 7 days to apply for a proxy vote.

Green background with Libby birds. Text reads: There are 7 days to register for a Voter Authority Certificate.

Green background with Libby birds. Text reads: There are 7 days to register for a Voter Authority Certificate.

There are 7 days to register for these.

A proxy vote is when someone you trust casts your vote for you.
✍️Apply:
www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-...

A Voter Authority Certificate is a free & valid form of ID.
🪪Apply:
www.gov.uk/apply-for-ph...

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#PostalVote #LocalElections2026 #LocalElectionsMatter #LocalGovernment #WestSurrey #WestSurreyUnitary #LocalElections #Surrey

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5pm TODAY is your last chance to apply for postal voting. Anyone can postal vote!

📨Apply for postal voting: www.gov.uk/apply-postal...

🪪Check your ID is valid: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e...

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🏡Moved house? Register to vote! Don't miss your chance to vote.

#RegisterToVote #LocalElections2026 #LocalElectionsMatter #LocalGovernment #WestSurrey #WestSurreyUnitary #LocalElections #Surrey

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Register to vote by 23:59 on Monday 20th April 2026

Register to vote by 23:59 on Monday 20th April 2026

TODAY is your last day to register to vote for the West Surrey Unitary Authority Elections on Thursday 7th May!

🗳️Register to vote: www.gov.uk/register-to-...

📨Apply for postal voting: www.gov.uk/apply-postal...

🪪Check your ID is valid: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e...

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🏡Moved house? Register to vote! Don't miss your chance to vote.

#PostalVote #LocalElections2026 #LocalElectionsMatter #LocalGovernment #WestSurrey #WestSurreyUnitary #LocalElections #Surrey

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Apply for a postal vote by 5pm on Tuesday 21st April 2026.

Apply for a postal vote by 5pm on Tuesday 21st April 2026.

There are just three days left to apply for a postal vote. Postal voting’s for everyone, not just those who are busy.

📨Apply for postal voting: www.gov.uk/apply-postal...

🗳️Register to vote: www.gov.uk/register-to-...

🪪Check your ID is valid: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e...

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🏡Moved house? Register to vote! Don't miss your chance to vote.

#PostalVote #LocalElections2026 #LocalElectionsMatter #LocalGovernment #WestSurrey #WestSurreyUnitary #LocalElections #Surrey

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🏡Moved house? Register to vote! Don't miss your chance to vote.

#RegisterToVote #LocalElections2026 #LocalElectionsMatter #LocalGovernment #WestSurrey #WestSurreyUnitary #LocalElections #Surrey

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Register to vote by Monday 20th April 2026

Register to vote by Monday 20th April 2026

There are just three days left to register to vote for the West Surrey Unitary Authority Elections on Thursday 7th May!

🗳️Register to vote: www.gov.uk/register-to-...

📨Apply for postal voting: www.gov.uk/apply-postal...

🪪Check your ID is valid: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e...

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Image of a Lego house with a Liberal Democrats poster outside in the front garden showing their support in an election.

Image of a Lego house with a Liberal Democrats poster outside in the front garden showing their support in an election.

Garden posters are going up across our beautiful area of Surrey in support of our local Lib Dem candidates.

If you'd like a garden or window poster please fill in this form: www.waverleylibdems.org.uk/poster

#LocalElections2026 #LocalElectionsMatter #WestSurrey #LocalElections #Surrey #VoteLibDem

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Roads and pavements
- Improve the condition and safety of roads and pavements across Waverley and West Surrey.
- Reduce repeat road repairs by getting the work right the first time.
-Strengthen accountability in highways maintenance and hold contractors to clear standards.
- Improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and children, and integrate highways maintenance with transport plans.
Liberal Democrats - Getting things done

Roads and pavements - Improve the condition and safety of roads and pavements across Waverley and West Surrey. - Reduce repeat road repairs by getting the work right the first time. -Strengthen accountability in highways maintenance and hold contractors to clear standards. - Improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and children, and integrate highways maintenance with transport plans. Liberal Democrats - Getting things done

Children’s Services, SEND and Adult Social Care
- Make communication open, clear and honest, so families and carers know what is and will be happening.
- Design services around children, families and carers, not around council structures.
- reduce disruption for families and carers by resolving issues early.
- Stabilise and improve Children’s Services, SEND provision and Adult Social Care, focusing on consistent and reliable day-to-day performance.
Liberal Democrats - Getting things done

Children’s Services, SEND and Adult Social Care - Make communication open, clear and honest, so families and carers know what is and will be happening. - Design services around children, families and carers, not around council structures. - reduce disruption for families and carers by resolving issues early. - Stabilise and improve Children’s Services, SEND provision and Adult Social Care, focusing on consistent and reliable day-to-day performance. Liberal Democrats - Getting things done

Social Housing
- Provide more good-quality social and affordable homes across Waverley and west Surrey.
- Reduce homelessness and reliance on temporary accommodation through prevention and early support.
- Make better use of existing housing, including empty homes when possible.
- Focus support on those with the greatest need, including vulnerable residents and families.
Liberal Democrats - Getting things done

Social Housing - Provide more good-quality social and affordable homes across Waverley and west Surrey. - Reduce homelessness and reliance on temporary accommodation through prevention and early support. - Make better use of existing housing, including empty homes when possible. - Focus support on those with the greatest need, including vulnerable residents and families. Liberal Democrats - Getting things done

#LocalElections2026 #LocalElectionsMatter #LocalGovernment #WestSurrey #WestSurreyUnitary #LocalElections #Surrey

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A fresh start for West Surrey. Manifesto.

A fresh start for West Surrey. Manifesto.

Environment & Climate
- Act to reduce flood risk as part of wider efforts to lessen and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
- Protect our green spaces, rivers and biodiversity, tackling pollution and environmental damage.
- Improve waste reduction and recycling performance across Waverley and West Surrey.
- Strengthen enforcement within the council’s powers to protect our local environment.
Liberal Democrats - Getting things done

Environment & Climate - Act to reduce flood risk as part of wider efforts to lessen and adapt to the impacts of climate change. - Protect our green spaces, rivers and biodiversity, tackling pollution and environmental damage. - Improve waste reduction and recycling performance across Waverley and West Surrey. - Strengthen enforcement within the council’s powers to protect our local environment. Liberal Democrats - Getting things done

How the council is run
- Run the new council on a financially sustainable basis with long-term resilience.
- Commission a full, independent review of governance, accounts and financial controls in year one.
- Strengthen transparency, accountability and decision-making
- Foster a professional culture of collaboration and ongoing improvement between councillors and council officers.
Liberal Democrats - Getting things done

How the council is run - Run the new council on a financially sustainable basis with long-term resilience. - Commission a full, independent review of governance, accounts and financial controls in year one. - Strengthen transparency, accountability and decision-making - Foster a professional culture of collaboration and ongoing improvement between councillors and council officers. Liberal Democrats - Getting things done

Planning and place
- Take a strategic and joined-up approach to planning across Waverley and West Surrey.
- Ensure that growth is supported by infrastructure including schools, transport and health providers.
- Balance environmental protection with the need to provide homes, including social and affordable housing.
- Support community infrastructure including sports, leisure, arts, and culture to strengthen local identity and wellbeing.
Liberal Democrats - Getting things done

Planning and place - Take a strategic and joined-up approach to planning across Waverley and West Surrey. - Ensure that growth is supported by infrastructure including schools, transport and health providers. - Balance environmental protection with the need to provide homes, including social and affordable housing. - Support community infrastructure including sports, leisure, arts, and culture to strengthen local identity and wellbeing. Liberal Democrats - Getting things done

Here are our priorities for the new West Surrey council. Did you know Liberal Democrats are the most trusted to run councils?

You have two votes this election, so please vote for the two Lib Dem candidates in your area.

Read more here: www.waverleylibdems.org.uk/2026-manifesto

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New poll shows only the Lib Dems can beat The Conservatives and Reform in West Surrey
Bar chart showing the following values:
Lib Dems - 32%
Reform - 25%
Conservatives - 24%
Greens - 8%
Labour - 7%

The Greens and Labour can't win here!

Source: April 2026 MRP poll, West Surrey projected vote share this May. JL Partners local election poll for The Telegraph.

New poll shows only the Lib Dems can beat The Conservatives and Reform in West Surrey Bar chart showing the following values: Lib Dems - 32% Reform - 25% Conservatives - 24% Greens - 8% Labour - 7% The Greens and Labour can't win here! Source: April 2026 MRP poll, West Surrey projected vote share this May. JL Partners local election poll for The Telegraph.

📣IT’S OFFICIAL: The new West Surrey Council will be run by either the Lib Dems or the Conservatives & Reform UK.

#LocalElections2026 #LocalElectionsMatter #LocalGovernment #WestSurrey #WestSurreyUnitary #LocalElections #Surrey

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🏡Moved house? Register to vote! Don't miss your chance to vote.

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Apply for a postal vote by 5pm on Tuesday 21st April 2026.

Apply for a postal vote by 5pm on Tuesday 21st April 2026.

There is one week left to apply for a postal vote. Anyone can postal vote!

📨Apply for postal voting: www.gov.uk/apply-postal...

🗳️Register to vote: www.gov.uk/register-to-...

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It's always an adventure volunteering with the Liberal Democrats. This route took our deliverer to beautiful Witley🧡

Be part of our growing team of volunteers: www.waverleylibdems.org.uk/get-involved

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🏡Moved house? Register to vote! Don't miss your chance to vote.

#RegisterToVote #LocalElections2026 #LocalElectionsMatter #LocalGovernment #WestSurrey #WestSurreyUnitary #LocalElections #Surrey

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Register to vote by 20th April 2026.

Register to vote by 20th April 2026.

There is just one week left to register to vote for the West Surrey Unitary Authority Elections on Thursday 7th May!

🗳️Register to vote: www.gov.uk/register-to-...

📨Apply for postal voting: www.gov.uk/apply-postal...

🪪Check your ID is valid: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e...

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Image of a toddler surrounded by boxes and looking at a photo frame. Text reads: Recently moved? Register to vote!

Image of a toddler surrounded by boxes and looking at a photo frame. Text reads: Recently moved? Register to vote!

If you’ve moved house recently, you’re probably still registered as a voter at your old address. So we’re reminding you to register at your new address.

🗳️Register to vote: www.gov.uk/register-to-...

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Shalford
- Stephen Mallet
- Dominique Williams - www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

Shere
- Jane Tyson
- James Markey

Waverley Eastern Villages
- Dave Busby - www.facebook.com/davebusbychidd
- Paul Wright - www.facebook.com/PaulWrightLD

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Godalming North
- Penny Rivers - www.facebook.com/CouncillorPe...
- Ruth Thomson - www.facebook.com/RuthThomsonLD

Godalming South, Milford & Witley
- Paul Follows - www.facebook.com/PaulFollowsG...
- Victoria Kiehl - www.facebook.com/victoria4god...

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Ash
- Phil Bellamy - www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
- Carla Morson - www.facebook.com/carlajmorson

Cranleigh & Ewhurst
- Liz Townsend - www.facebook.com/CllrLizTowns...
- Brian Steel - www.facebook.com/BrianSteelLi...

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Your Godalming & Ash Lib Dem candidates, West Surrey Unitary Authority Elections - 7th May 2026

Our full list of candidates:
Ash
- Phil Bellamy
- Carla Morson 

Cranleigh & Ewhurst
- Liz Townsend 
- Brian Steel 

Godalming North
- Penny Rivers
- Ruth Thomson

Godalming South, Milford & Witley
- Paul Follows
- Victoria Kiehl 

Shalford
- Stephen Mallet
- Dominique Williams

Shere
- Jane Tyson
- James Markey

Waverley Eastern Villages
- Dave Busby
- Paul Wright

Your Godalming & Ash Lib Dem candidates, West Surrey Unitary Authority Elections - 7th May 2026 Our full list of candidates: Ash - Phil Bellamy - Carla Morson Cranleigh & Ewhurst - Liz Townsend - Brian Steel Godalming North - Penny Rivers - Ruth Thomson Godalming South, Milford & Witley - Paul Follows - Victoria Kiehl Shalford - Stephen Mallet - Dominique Williams Shere - Jane Tyson - James Markey Waverley Eastern Villages - Dave Busby - Paul Wright

We are proud to be standing a full slate of candidates, across the Godalming & Ash constituency area, at the first West Surrey Unitary Authority elections coming up on the 7th May.

Here is our full list and where you can follow most of them on social media:

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🏡Moved house? Register to vote! Don't miss your chance to vote.

#RegisterToVote #LocalElections2026 #LocalElectionsMatter #LocalGovernment #WestSurrey #WestSurreyUnitary #LocalElections #Surrey

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Register to vote by Monday 20th April 2026

Register to vote by Monday 20th April 2026

There are just two weeks left to register to vote for the West Surrey Unitary Authority Elections on Thursday 7th May!

🗳️Register to vote: www.gov.uk/register-to-...

📨Apply for postal voting: www.gov.uk/apply-postal...

🪪Check your ID is valid: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e...

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