On 29 April 2025, district and borough councils published proposals for local government reorganisation on their websites to be debated at Council meetings across the county over the following week. Final proposals will be submitted to Government by 9 May 2025.
Eight of the eleven district and borough councils are proposing a three unitary council model for Surrey. They believe that this is the best way to preserve local democracy and accountability, and would ensure that new councils align with Surrey’s existing economic and community identities - creating the foundation for more responsive governance and stronger local economies. There is also a proposal for two unitary councils being submitted by Surrey County Council.
Those councils that have been undecided so far will make a final decision between the 6 and 8 May.
Districts' & Boroughs' Final Proposal
This section details the final proposals for future reorganisation from Surrey's district and borough councils.
Whilst not all district and borough authorities have expressed a clear preference as of yet, of the majority that have, all strongly support and recommend a three unitary model.
Read the Districts' and Boroughs' Final Proposal (PDF 5.06MB)
Surrey County Councils' Final Proposal
This section presents Surrey County Council's final proposals for future reorganisation in Surrey, with their preferred option being to replace the twelve councils with two unitary councils.