Devolution And Local Government Reorganisation Update

January 27, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to note the latest developments in Surrey's Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation programme, including the establishment and inaugural meetings of the East Surrey and West Surrey Voluntary Joint Committees.

Full council record
Purpose

That Cabinet considers progress on work to
date on devolution and local government reorganisation (DLGR) and
takes decisions on any recommendations as appropriate.

Content

RESOLVED:
 

That’s Cabinet notes the
latest developments of Surrey’s Devolution and Local
Government Reorganisation (D&LGR) programme.
That Cabinet notes the establishment
of the East Surrey and West Surrey Voluntary Joint Committees and
what was discussed and agreed at the inaugural meetings.

 
Reasons for
Decisions:
 
As Surrey transitions to two new unitary local
authorities, the Council remains committed to maintaining openness
and transparency with residents and wider partners on the D&LGR
programme.
 
(The decisions on
this item can be called-in by the Resources and Performance Select
Committee)

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm on January 27, 2026

Supporting Documents

DLGR Update to Cabinet January 2026.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date27 Jan 2026
Subject to call-inYes