Thank you for participating in the resident engagement – Shaping Surrey’s Future, which has now closed. The results of the engagement are incorporated throughout the District’s and Borough’s Local Government Reorganisation Full Proposal, and are summarised on pages 26 to 28.
Surrey residents can have their say on the future of local government in the county, in a new survey launched by most of Surrey’s district and borough councils.
Given that the current system of local government has been in place for the last fifty years, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change things for the better. We are therefore offering local people the opportunity to give their feedback on plans for the future governance of the county, to influence the next phase of the process.
There are mixed views across Surrey regarding the establishment of new unitary authorities. The county council supports the creation of two new unitaries, whilst not all district and borough authorities have expressed a clear preference at this stage of the process, of the majority that have, all strongly support and recommend a three unitary model.
If you haven't already, please read the interim proposals submitted to the government to learn more about the various options being considered.
Regardless of preferences, all district and borough leaders emphasise the importance of allowing local people to contribute to the debate.