Local Government Reorganisation

Image shows an illustrated landscape made up of hills, trees and text. There is a map og the county of surrey which shows two halves in light green abd dark green. The outline of the county is marked in pink. Text says Surrey is changing. In April 2027 Surrey will change from twelve councils to two new unitary councils.

You will find the most up-to-date information about local government reorganisation in Surrey on the Surrey LGR Hub.

Future Surrey is your trusted place for clear, up-to-date information on devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Surrey: Future Surrey – Surrey LGR Hub

About local government reorganisation in Surrey

In December 2024, the Government published a White Paper on the topic of devolution - the decentralisation of Government power to local or regional authorities. The White Paper proposed the creation of more unitary councils to simplify and streamline local government, as well as the creation of more Mayoral Strategic Authorities in areas that don't currently have one – like Surrey. 

On 5 February 2025, the Government announced that Surrey will be part of the first wave of the government’s local government reorganisation agenda, and that local elections in Surrey will be postponed from May 2025 to May 2026. Find out about the upcoming elections on the Surrey LGR Hub: Elections – Surrey LGR Hub 

At present, Epsom & Ewell is part of a two-tier council system. Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is responsible for services including waste and recycling services, housing - including providing housing for people facing homelessness, town planning and the Local Plan, collection of council tax, environmental health, leisure facilities, licensing, and parking. Surrey County Council is responsible for providing services that stretch across the county including education, social care, roads and highways, and libraries.

From April 2027 a new East Surrey unitary council will deliver all services currently delivered by EEBC and Surrey County Council. 

FAQs

Take a look at frequently asked questions section of the Surrey Info Hub: Your questions answered – Surrey LGR Hub