The Leader of the Council, Gordon Keymer CBE lost his seat[3] to Oxted & Limpsfield Residents' Group candidate Jackie Wren with a swing of 49.3%.
A by-election was held in Warlingham West ward on 21 July 2016 following the death of Conservative Cllr Glynis Whittle.
[5] A by-election was held in Limpsfield ward on 13 October 2016 following the resignation of Conservative Cllr John Pannett.
[6] A by-election was held in Valley ward on 24 November 2016 following the resignation of Liberal Democrats Cllr Jill Caudle who was moving away from the area to live nearer family.
[7] A by-election was held in Westway ward on 30 November 2017 following the resignation of Liberal Democrats Cllr Caroline Warner.