Local Government is changing in Surrey. There are currently 12 councils within Surrey, these will be reorganised in order to simplify the services provided to the public. Waverley Borough Council is holding a number of in person sessions at 4 venues across the borough to explain the proposals. Two options are being considered: reorganising Surrey into either two or three unitary authorities. Surrey County Council support having two (East and West Surrey), whilst Waverley support having three (East, West and North Surrey).
The sessions will be hosted by the Leader of Waverley Borough Council, Cllr Paul Follows, together with local ward councillors. These sessions will explain what Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved.
You’ll also have the chance to ask questions about what these changes could mean for you, your family, and your community.
These sessions will be held at the following venues all starting at 7pm:
- Haslemere: Monday 14 July, The Lecture Hall, Haslemere Museum.
- Farnham: Wednesday 16 July, The Redgrave Suite, The Bush Hotel.
- Godalming: Tuesday 22 July, The Caudle Hall, Wilfrid Noyce Centre.
- Cranleigh: Tuesday 29 July, Cranleigh Methodist Church.
Waverley has provided more details through the following link to the Commonplace information page: Have Your Say Today – Have your say on the future of Surrey’s councils – Shaping Surrey’s Future
Surrey County Council has also provided information on its proposal through the following link to its Devolution pages: Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) – Surrey County Council
If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact us at communications@waverley.gov.uk