In 2025, Andrew Matthews took over as Cabinet Member for Finance on Mole Valley District Council. In 2026 he was elected to the new East Surrey Council, where he serves as Executive Member for Transport, Highways and Infrastructure.

I have lived in the Bookham and Fetcham area for over 35 years, and live in Bookham with my wife and family.

I work as a Railway Signalling Engineer, and I am regularly part of a team upgrading the railway infrastructure, I am currently involved with projects at Victoria and at Feltham.

I enjoy spending some of my spare time volunteering in the community.

I volunteer at South Bookham SPACE where I am a trustee and the facilities officer, I also work with the Residents' Association on projects to improve our villages.

I enjoy taking part in the monthly litter picks.

I have been running a campaign for better accessibility at Bookham Station, and have won the support of Surrey County Council for an accessible bridge with lifts, I have secured funding for the refurbishment of the Station toilets with the provision of an accessible cubicle, and also for new display screens on the platforms. I look forward to seeing more of the improvements later this year.

As a Councillor, I have been representing the community, and standing up for families caring for relatives. I challenge the council to improve facilities and services, and have a strong interest in ensuring that Bookham and the beautiful countryside is protected from over development.

I care about our village High Street, and want to provide solutions that will keep the shops open.