Government consultation on the future of Surrey’s councils

Government consultation on the future of Surrey’s councils

On Friday 9 May, all district and borough councils across Surrey, and Surrey County Council submitted final Local Government Reorganisation proposals to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

In response, the Government has launched a formal statutory consultation, running for 7 weeks until Tuesday, 5 August.

Join us at one of our LGR Engagement Sessions

We are holding engagement sessions open to all residents. The sessions will explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved in the Government consultation.

The events in Haslemere, Farnham, Godalming and Cranleigh will be hosted by the Leader of Waverley Borough Council, Cllr Paul Follows. The Guildford and Ash sessions will be hosted by the Leader of Guildford Borough Council, Cllr Julia McShane:

• Haslemere: Monday 14 July, 7-8:30pm, The Lecture Hall, Haslemere Museum. Register to attend.
• Farnham: Wednesday 16 July, 7-8:30pm, Bush Hotel. Register to attend. 
• Godalming: Tuesday 22 July, 7-8:30pm, The Caudle Hall, Wilfrid Noyce Centre. Register to attend. 
• Guildford: Thursday 24 July, 7-8:30pm, Guildhall, Guildford High Street. Register to attend. 
• Ash: Monday 28 July, 7-8:30pm, Theatre, Ash Manor School. Register to attend. 
• Cranleigh: Tuesday 29 July, 7-8:30pm, Cranleigh Methodist Church. Register to attend. 

You’ll also have the chance to ask questions about what these changes could mean for you, your family, and your community.

You can also sign up for an online Webinar on 4 August from 7-8pm.

Whilst not a traditional public consultation, it gives residents, community groups and stakeholders the chance to view the proposals and share their views. 

The consultation presents a two-unitary model and a three-unitary model: 

• One, proposed by Surrey County Council, and two district and borough councils, would create two unitary authorities. 
• The other, supported by nine district and borough councils, would establish three new unitary councils.