Local Government Reorganisation consultation
Have your say on the future of local government in Surrey
On Friday 9 May, all district and borough councils across Surrey – alongside Surrey County Council – submitted their final proposals for local government reorganisation to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Following this, the government has opened a formal statutory consultation, running for seven weeks until Tuesday 5 August.
Residents, community groups and other stakeholders are encouraged to share their views through Citizen Space.
Although not a conventional public consultation, this process invites public feedback on two reorganisation options:
- A two-unitary model put forward by Surrey County Council
- A three-unitary model backed by nine of the district and borough councils
Both models are financially viable and hinge on the central government taking action to address Surrey’s long-term debt challenges, particularly in Woking and Spelthorne.
The three-unitary proposal provides a stronger long-term foundation for high-quality local government, including:
- Stronger public services designed around local needs
- Better alignment with local identities and communities
- Greater opportunities for economic growth and infrastructure delivery
- More responsive and accountable local governance.
Surrey’s local government landscape is set to change – now’s your chance to help shape its future. Visit the consultation below and share your views before the deadline.