Meet the Independent Team

The Residents’ Association and Independent Group is the largest opposition group within Surrey County Council.

We currently have sixteen members, representing divisions across Surrey.

Our group leader is Cllr Nick Darby and we have members representing you on all committees of the council.

As Resident Association and Independent County Councillors, we aim to promote and safeguard the interests of our residents.

We seek to achieve a just, efficient, and economic local government independent of party politics.  Putting Residents First is crucial to our work as County Councillors.  We live in our communities and understand the issues and concerns that affect the everyday lives of the residents we serve.

We all report back on our work on your behalf through local Residents’ Association magazines, Independent leaflets, websites, Twitter and/or Facebook. 

Please get in touch if want to discuss any issue or concern relating to the services provided by Surrey County Council.

Your team

Outlined below are the group members who form the main opposition at Surrey County Council.

Nick Darby

Group Leader

Division:  The Dittons

Dittons and Weston Green Residents

Residents’ Association and Independent Group Leader

Email:  nick.darby@surreycc.gov.uk

Nick Harrison

County Councillor

Division:  Nork & Tattenhams

Nork and Tattenhams Residents’ Association

John Beckett

County Councillor

Division:  Ewell

Residents Association

Amanda Boote

County Councillor

Division:  The Byfleets

Independent

Colin Cross

County Councillor

Division:  Horsleys

Residents for Guildford and Villages

Fiona Davidson

County Councillor

Division:  Guildford South-East

Residents for Guildford and Villages

Chris Farr

County Councillor

Division:  Godstone

Independent

Eber Kington

County Councillor

Division:  Ewell Court, Auriol & Cuddington

Residents Association

Andy MacLeod

County Councillor

Divison:  Farnham Central

Farnham Residents

Ernest Mallett MBE

County Councillor

Division:  West Molesey

Residents’ Association and Independent

Michaela Martin

County Councillor

Division:  Farnham South

Farnham Residents

Jan Mason

County Councillor

Division:  West Ewell

Residents Association

Steven McCormick

County Councillor

Division:  Epsom Town & Downs

Residents Association

Email:  steven.mccormick@surreycc.gov.uk

Catherine Powell

County Councillor

Division:  Farnham North

Farnham Residents

Email:  catherine.powell@surreycc.gov.uk

Joanne Sexton

County Councillor

Division:  Ashford

Independent

Email:  joanne.sexton@surreycc.gov.uk

Chris Townsend

County Councillor

Division:  Ashtead

Ashtead Independent, working with Ashtead Residents