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ANDY BURTON ELECTED TO SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

Andy Burton has been elected as Surrey Courity Counciller for Hinchley Wood, Claygate and Oxshatt, succeeding Councillor Mark Sugden, who passed away in May after a long battle with cancer. Turnout was low at 34 per cent, but Claygate did local democracy proud with a higher turnout than both Hinchley Wood and Oxshott.

That speaks wonders for the Claygate community," said Andy, adding that Mark had left a strong legacy of service to Claygate: "Mark is well-remembered for having been apolitical, the supporter of every Claygate resident's interests and my approach will be the same."

Andy has lived with his family in Esher for 20 years, just a few yards from The Swan, all his children attended local schools. He is a keen cyclist and singer and has joined Claygate Choral Society; he is a rugby fan and Harlequins season ticket holder. Residents wishing to contact Andy about Surrey County Council matters can do so at andy.burton@surreycc.gov.uk.