Devolution and local government reorganisation

Information on what has happened so far with local government reorganisation (LGR) and devolution.

Local Government Reorganisation updates summary

30 April 2025

District and borough councils publish proposals for Local Government Reorganisation

View the proposals on the Surrey LGR Hub.

29 April 2025

Surrey Heath stakeholders invited to contribute to future of Local Government in Surrey

15 April 2025

District and Borough Leaders Agree on Preferred Unitary Map for Surrey

26 March 2025 

Surrey residents can have their say on the future of local government in the county, in a new survey launched by Surrey's district and borough councils.

Have your say on the Shaping Surrey's Future - survey closed 20 April 2025

Read the full update: Surrey District and Borough Councils launch Local Government Reorganisation engagement

19 March 2025 

Local Government Reorganisation: Surrey Heath backs three-unitary proposal   

17 March 2025 

Majority of Surrey’s District and Borough Councils Support Three Unitary Authorities to Strengthen Local Services 

The interim proposal consists of two sections: Part A and Part B. 

Part A outlines how Surrey County Council and the district and borough councils are collaborating to advance local government reorganisation in response to the government’s directive. 

View Part A of the interim proposal 

Part B presents separate reorganisation proposals—one developed by the district and borough councils and another by Surrey County Council—both of which explore the benefits and challenges of various structural options. 

View Part B of the interim proposal 

View the Extraordinary Council Meeting papers of 18 March  

11 February 2025 

Local Government Reorganisation update 

6 February 2025 

Leader’s foreword to Surrey Leaders Group statement on local government reorganisation 

13 January 2025 

Council urges Jim McMahon MP to Let Surrey Vote in May 2025 

8 January 2025 

Leader’s foreword to Surrey Leaders Group statement on devolution