Hambledon residents will be able to vote for their Waverley Borough Ward councillors in next month’s local government elections, but there is no contest for Hambledon parish.

This is because seven candidates – five from the current council and two new representatives – put themselves forward for the seven statutory places. Had more than seven sought nomination then there would have been an election.

Waverley council, the election authority for the area, announced the Borough-wide nominations for the elections to be held on May 4th when, for the first time, it will be necessary to provide photo-identity before casting a vote.

Below are the official notices for the parish and for the new Bramley and Wonersh Ward of Waverley Borough Council, of which Hambledon is now a part.