Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 14, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Resolved that   (a)       the latest indicative timeline for Local Government Reorganisation in Surrey be noted;   (b)       the Elmbridge Readiness Plan, as attached at Appendix A to the report, for the discovery phase of Local Government Reorganisation be agreed;   (c)        the update on the Ministry of Housing, Community and Local Government (MHCLG) consultation be noted and authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to sign off an Elmbridge response to the MHCLG consultation;   (d)       the update on the Neighbourhood Area Committees / Community Boards be noted; and   (e)       authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to assist with the implementation of the Neighbourhood Area Committee / Community Board.