Devolution – have your say in the reorganisation of your local council
The consultation on proposals for local government reorganisation in Surrey is underway and this is your opportunity to have your say!
So, what is devolution? Devolution is the statutory delegation of powers from central government to a local level.
Currently Surrey is split into 11 district authorities.
Elmbridge Borough Council, Mole Valley District Council, and Surrey County Council have proposed 2 unitary councils:
- East Surrey (Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge)
- West Surrey (Guildford, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Waverley, Woking)
The Borough Councils of Epsom and Ewell, Guildford, Reigate and Banstead, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Waverley and Woking and Tandridge District Council have proposed 3 unitary councils:
- East Surrey (Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, and Tandridge)
- North Surrey (Elmbridge, Runnymede, and Spelthorne)
- West Surrey (Guildford, Surrey Heath, Waverley, and Woking).
This consultation asks a number of questions about each proposal to help inform the assessment of the proposals.
The deadline for the consultation is Tuesday 5th August. For more information and to complete the consultation survey please visit Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Surrey – Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government – Citizen Space
