Elmbridge Borough Council has issued a clarification for residents in Walton-On-Thames and surrounding areas following a printing error in recent postal voting packs. A total of 15,147 packs were sent out on 21 April 2026 for the inaugural East Surrey Council elections taking place on 7 May 2026.
The error appears on the reverse of Envelope A and within the enclosed voting instructions, which incorrectly state that residents can only vote for one candidate. The council has confirmed that voters are actually entitled to vote for up to two candidates, as correctly stated on the ballot papers themselves.
Working with the Electoral Commission, the council is contacting all affected voters by post and email to correct the misinformation. The council has apologised for any confusion caused by the error.
Residents are advised to follow the instructions printed on the ballot paper when casting their votes. Further information regarding the upcoming elections is available on the council website.
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