By David Grantham, 14 May 2026 Counting of East Surrey wards that fall within the current Reigate & Banstead took place at Donyngs leisure centre on Friday 8 May (image: reigateuk) The Liberal Democrats gained a majority on the future East Surrey Council at the elections held last Thursday (7 May). Following the results, East Surrey’s 72 councillors comprise 40 Liberal Democrats, 10 Conservatives, 9 residents / independents, 8 Greens, and 5 Reform UK.