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Upcoming elections

Get ready to vote on 7 May 2026 for who will represent you on West Surrey Council. This will replace Surrey County Council and 11 borough and district councils (including Guildford) from 1 April 2027.

Find out more information about the upcoming election.

Corporate Leadership Board

Joint Strategic Directors

Ezra Wallace

Ezra Wallace
Joint Strategic Director, Economy, Planning and Place

Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council
Ezra.wallace@guildford.gov.uk

Susan Sale

Susan Sale
Joint Strategic Director, Democracy, Law & People (Monitoring Officer)
Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council
Email: susan.sale@guildford.gov.uk

Jo Knight

Jo Knight
Joint Strategic Director, Finance (Section 151 officer)
Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council
Email: jo.knight@guildford.gov.uk

Julian Higson

Julian Higson
Joint Strategic Director, Housing and Environment
Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council
Email: julian.higson@guildford.gov.uk