Local Government Update and Next Steps WBC25-035.

September 25, 2025 Council (Other) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...the Chief Executive was authorised, in conjunction with other council leaders, to take necessary actions to facilitate the establishment of a shadow authority following the government's decision on unitary authorities in Surrey.

Full council record
Content

Resolved

That (i)   the update on
Local Government Reorganisation provided in the report be noted;
and

        (ii) the Chief
Executive be authorised (in conjunction with the Leader of the
Council and the Director of Legal Services and Democratic Services)
to take all necessary steps required by the Council to facilitate
the smooth establishment of the shadow authority including, if
deemed appropriate, the establishment of informal joint committee
arrangements, following the announcement of the Government’s
decision on the number and geographic coverage of new unitary
authorities in Surrey and prior to the coming into force of the
Structural Changes Order.

Related Meeting

Council - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 7.00 pm on September 25, 2025

Supporting Documents

WBC25-035 LGR update report and next steps.pdf
WBC25-036 Appendix 1 - Letter from MHCLG to Chief Executives dated 6th August 2025.pdf
WBC25-036 Appendix 2 - Letter from 8 authorities to MHCLG dated 5th September 2025.pdf
WBC25-036 Appendix 4 - Letter fom Mole Valley District Council.pdf
WBC25-036 Appendix 3 - Letter fom Tandridge District Council.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date25 Sep 2025