James Steel
Liberal Democrats|Guildford West
Elected to West Surrey Council on 7 May 2026 as one of two members for Guildford West. Second place with 1,227 votes (33.8% of voters).
Votes
1,227
33.8% of voters
Position
2nd
Second place
Margin
+426
clear of the next-placed candidate
Full ward result — Guildford West
10 candidates stood for 2 seats. Turnout 35.5%.
- Julia McShaneLiberal Democrats1,53442.2%Elected
- James SteelLiberal Democrats1,22733.8%Elected
- Sophie EvansReform UK80122.1%
- Dale LaymanReform UK79221.8%
- Jack WhitehouseGreen Party78821.7%
- Jack MountfordGreen Party68618.9%
- Christopher JayConservative41411.4%
- Howard SmithLabour40711.2%
- Malachy UjamConservative2948.1%
- John MorrisPeace Party1002.8%