Gatwick Diamond authority denied
Merging Reigate and Banstead Borough Council with its neighbour Crawley has been ruled out – in a decision that has left drivers behind the move “disappointed” with the Government. This … Read More
Category: Council constitution
Debate Opens on the Future Shape of Surrey’s Local Government
Residents across Surrey are being asked to help shape the future of local government in what is being described as the most significant shake-up in over half a century. A … Read More
Interview with the New Mayor of Epsom and Ewell – Cllr Robert Leach
Cllr Robert Leach (RA Nonsuch) was elected Mayor of the Borough of Epsom and Ewell at the Council meeting on 13th May 2025. The Epsom and Ewell Times put some … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council out – Community Council’s in?
Earlier this month, at a meeting of the full Council, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) agreed new strategic priorities for 2025-2027, with the number one priority being to explore … Read More
No release from LGR releases
Surrey district and borough councils submit proposal to government outlining vision for future governance in the county Today, district and borough councils in Surrey have submitted proposals to government outlining … Read More
Surrey district and borough councils submit proposal to government
Epsom and Ewell Times is bringing you all positions being taken on local government reorganisation. We believe in providing you as much information as possible, even if statements are repeated … Read More
Surrey’s partner organisations support county council plans for local government reorganisation
Epsom and Ewell Times is bringing you all positions being taken on local government reorganisation. We believe in providing you as much information as possible, even if statements are repeated … Read More
Two unitary proposal confirmed
Plans for Surrey’s various district and borough councils to be devolved have been finalised. Surrey county councillors voted on how all 648 square miles of Surrey should be carved into … Read More
Residents Association group on two unitaries
The county council’s plan to split Surrey in two is “flawed, inconsistent, incomplete and will doom the west to fail”, say opposition members. Surrey as we know it will come … Read More
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council agrees to submit proposal recommending three unitary councils for Surrey
Yesterday, at a meeting of the full Council, Epsom & Ewell Councillors voted to submit a final proposal for three unitary councils to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local … Read More
Three Unitary Authorities Proposal for Surrey
Final devolution and merger plans that promise to be one of the biggest political shake ups in Surrey will be formally put forward this week ahead of the Government set May … Read More
Devolution plans for Surrey
Surrey County Council has set out how and why it wants merge with the 11 boroughs and districts to create two mega authorities as the deadline to submit local government … Read More
Will Surrey’s Debts Force Us to Have a Unitary Authority?
Billions of pounds in crushing debt could force Surrey and its boroughs and districts to become a single mega council – potentially merged with a neighbour, following government feedback on … Read More
Press statement from the Leaders of Surrey’s District and Borough Councils
Today, district and borough councils have published proposals for local governmentreorganisation on their websites, to be debated at Council meetings across the countyin the coming days. Final proposals will be … Read More
County council set to propose two unitary councils for Surrey
Subject to Cabinet approval, Surrey County Council plans to submit to government a proposal for two unitary councils for local government reorganisation in the county. These two councils, arranged by … Read More
Look to your own party’s dictatorship
Sir, I reply to Cllr Ames’ letter attacking Residents Association councillors in general and me in particular. It is a pity that he chose to quote me selectively. I did … Read More