The government has announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Surrey. Surrey will move to two unitary councils, East and West Surrey. This is a major step in reshaping how councils are structured and how services are delivered across the county.
Government is clear that this is a once in a generation reform which will see stronger local councils in charge of all local services, equipped to drive economic growth, improve local public services, and lead and empower their communities – ultimately it will help improve living standards.
From April 2027, Surrey County Council and the 11 District and Borough Councils in Surrey will be abolished.
The new East Surrey council will replace these existing councils
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Mole Valley District Council
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Tandridge District Council
The new West Surrey council will replace these existing councils
- Guildford Borough Council
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Spelthorne Borough Council
- Surrey Heath Borough Council
- Waverley Borough Council
- Woking Borough Council
There will be no immediate changes to how residents access services. Council offices and community spaces will remain open, and services will continue as usual.
You can read the full story at Government confirms new East and West councils for Surrey – Surrey County Council
