Election results for Canterbury West

 Conservative Hold John Simmonds was re-elected with a majority of 27%, a change of 7% from the previous election. A total of 4237 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 36% .

Table of main parties and election candidates retaining deposit

Election Candidate	Party	Number	%	Status	% Change
John Simmonds	Conservative	2119	50%	Re-elected	7%
Derek S Maslin	Liberal Democrat	988	23%	Not elected	n/a
Norman S Evans	Green Party	743	18%	Not elected	n/a
Ian Leslie	Labour	387	9%	Not elected	n/a