Surrey County Council’s Cabinet have agreed to endorse the continuation of the Neighbourhood Area Committees (NACs) at Surrey County Council’s Cabinet meeting Tuesday 27 January to ensure that community voices are heard. Findings on the success and progress of the NACs were provided and the following proposals put forward: Cabinet have agreed to progress with … Continue reading
A key milestone in the reorganisation to two new councils for Surrey has been reached, with local councillors coming together for the first time as committees to lay the foundations for the transition. The government announced last year that Surrey County Council and Surrey’s 11 district and borough councils should reorganise into two new unitary authorities – West Surrey Council … Continue reading
Government has confirmed plans for local government reorganisation in Surrey, announcing that two new unitary councils will replace the existing twelve councils in April 2027, creating a simpler and more efficient system for delivering services across the county. Government is clear that this once in a generation reform will see stronger local councils in charge … Continue reading
Community engagement in Surrey is evolving with the announcement of Farnham as the fourth pilot Neighbourhood Area Committee, joining the ranks of the three existing pilot areas across the county in East Elmbridge, Dorking and Villages and North Tandridge. This marks another step in commitments to empower local communities working together with key partners from … Continue reading
Surrey County Council, Elmbridge Borough Council and Mole Valley District Council have today submitted their joint response to the Government’s Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) consultation. The consultation is part of the government’s devolution plans for transferring more powers from government to local or regional authorities, and closes on 5 August. Surrey County Council, Elmbridge Borough … Continue reading
Work to strengthen community engagement as part of Surrey’s Local Government Reorganisation is getting underway, with three areas named to pilot ‘Neighbourhood Area Committees’. Councils in Surrey have welcomed the government’s focus on community engagement in its latest statements regarding LGR and have worked together with partners to identify three areas that will trial new local systems. They … Continue reading
Today, the government has launched a consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Surrey. It is open for seven weeks and anyone can take part. This consultation is part of the government’s devolution plans for transferring more powers from government to local or regional authorities. Surrey County Council, Elmbridge Borough Council and Mole Valley … Continue reading
Yesterday, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet approved a plan for local government reorganisation in the county. The plan will be sent to government on 9 May, and proposes two councils, East and West Surrey, to replace the existing 12 councils. The creation of the two councils will unlock further devolution through the election of a Mayor for Surrey. … Continue reading
Subject to Cabinet approval, Surrey County Council plans to submit to government a proposal for two unitary councils for local government reorganisation in the county. These two councils, arranged by East and West, would replace the existing 12 councils and unlock further devolution in Surrey. In council papers published today, the county council outlines detailed … Continue reading