Government has confirmed plans for local government reorganisation in Surrey, announcing that two new unitary councils will replace the existing twelve councils in April 2027, creating a simpler and more efficient system for delivering services across the county. Government is clear that this once in a generation reform will see stronger local councils in charge … Continue reading →| Surrey News
Work to strengthen community engagement as part of Surrey’s Local Government Reorganisation is getting underway, with three areas named to pilot ‘Neighbourhood Area Committees’. Councils…| Surrey News
Starting back at the DCN conference I’ve been talking about design a lot as I try and make the case that we need to design our new unitaries before we start to measure them. I’ve also been part of some really thoughtful work from the Policy lab on this and also some research carried out by DWP which you can read here.| Catherine Howe
Yesterday, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet approved a plan for local government reorganisation in the county. The plan will be sent to government on 9 May, and proposes two councils, East and West …| Surrey News
