Cllr Steve Ringham appointed as Mayor of Runnymede
The new Mayor of Runnymede has been announced as Cllr Steve Ringham, who took office at the Council’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday 20 May.
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Additional financial hardship support available for Runnymede residents
Runnymede Borough Council has made a further £50,000 available to help residents facing serious financial hardship, to deal with the rising cost of living.
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Sixty-six local firms nominated in Runnymede Business Awards
Entries have now closed in the 2026 Runnymede Business Awards, and 66 nominations were received from companies who are in the running to be named one of the borough’s best businesses.
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First meeting of West Surrey Shadow Authority marks milestone for new council
The newly elected West Surrey Shadow Authority held its first meeting on 21 May, marking an important step towards the new West Surrey Council assuming operational responsibilities in April 2027.
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Results of the first election for the new West Surrey Council
Following today’s count (8 May 2026), for the West Surrey Council election, the Liberal Democrat Party won 56 of the 90 seats available - meaning it holds the majority.
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Virginia Water Neighbourhood Plan approved by voters in local referendum
Runnymede Borough Council welcomes the result of the referendum, in which residents voted in favour of the Virginia Water Neighbourhood Plan. More than 97% of votes cast were in support of the plan.
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Voters urged to use their vote on 7 May
With only one week until election day, we are urging voters to make sure they have their say on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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Candidates announced ahead of East Surrey and West Surrey Council elections
Names of candidates standing for election in the new East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council elections on 7 May 2026 have been published.
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Nominations now open for the 2026 Business Awards!
We are thrilled to announce the return of the Runnymede Business Awards for 2026!
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New charges introduced at open space carparks
Users of four Runnymede open space carparks will continue to enjoy free parking for up to three hours - after which they will be charged £2.80 from today, under changes introduced by the Council.