Consultation outcome

Local government reorganisation in Surrey

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 17 June 2025
• Last updated: 28 October 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

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Proposals for local government reorganisation in Surrey: government response

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Detail of outcome

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has decided to implement, subject to Parliamentary approval, the proposal for 2 unitary councils submitted by Elmbridge Borough Council, Mole Valley District Council and Surrey County Council.

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Original consultation

Summary

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Surrey.

This consultation ran from
10:30am on 17 June 2025 to 5pm on 5 August 2025

Consultation description

We are seeking views on the proposals submitted by councils for the reorganisation of local government in Surrey.

Responses to this consultation will inform our decision on which proposal, if any, to implement.

Documents

Proposals for local government reorganisation in Surrey

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Published 17 June 2025

Last updated 28 October 2025 + show all updates

1. 28 October 2025

   Government response added.

2. 17 June 2025

   First published.