ßÙßÇÂþ», Elmbridge Borough Council and Mole Valley District Council submitted a final plan to government for devolution and Local Government Reorganisation in ßÙßÇÂþ».
This sets out a proposal to split ßÙßÇÂþ» into two councils, East and West, replacing the current 12 councils. These two councils would also work with an elected Mayor who would create a new Strategic Authority covering the county of ßÙßÇÂþ».
We’ve analysed a wide range of data on how the two councils would operate and our approach is supported by many of ßÙßÇÂþ»’s key public sector organisations including health, police, fire, business and community leaders. Existing county council services across ßÙßÇÂþ» are proven by independent inspectors to be strong, with successful outcomes for residents, and ßÙßÇÂþ», Elmbridge Borough Council and Mole Valley District Council have stable finances. This puts us in a good position to see ßÙßÇÂþ» through reorganisation smoothly.
The government consultation
The government held a consultation on proposed plans for devolution and local government reorganisation in ßÙßÇÂþ», which ran from 17 June to 5 August. The consultation aimed to help the government understand what residents, businesses, and other stakeholders thought about the changes in ßÙßÇÂþ». The feedback will be used to inform which option is taken forward, with a final decision expected in October.
Read all the final plans
Alongside our plan, central government has received alternative plans for ßÙßÇÂþ». This includes a different proposal from some other district and borough councils, to reorganise ßÙßÇÂþ» into three unitary councils. The two final plans can be read below.
Accessibility
Some residents with accessibility needs may have trouble reading parts of these documents.
The districts and boroughs involved in the creation of these documents have created them to meet the appropriate accessibility requirements and standards of their individual organisations.
Interim Plans
Interim proposals for local government reorganisation and devolution in ßÙßÇÂþ» were submitted to the government on 21 March 2025. These documents were developed by the 12 councils in ßÙßÇÂþ» and outlines a shared vision, early thinking for how local government in ßÙßÇÂþ» could be structured in the future.