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
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Epsom & Ewell Borough Council invites bids for local infrastructure projects
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is inviting community groups and organisations to bid for funds raised by the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), to deliver projects that will benefit residents and … Read More
Government bailout to ease Woking’s debt burden
Taxpayers will cover the cost of Woking Borough Council’s financial folly after the government agreed to “aid the reduction” of the bankrupt authority’s multi-billion pound debt. The bail out will … 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
Mole Valley Solar farm decision
The biggest possible solar farm was before Mole Valley District Council last week with councillors voting to reject the eco energy project – despite warnings they could lose taxpayers hundreds … 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
Surrey Housing protocol agreed for people with mental health needs
An agreement between councils and NHS services in Surrey will help people with mental health needs find housing and avoid delays in leaving hospital. The Surrey Mental Health and Housing … Read More
Waverley not waiving planning fees spark protests
Angry homeowners hit with hefty planning bills and court threats gathered outside Waverley Borough Council to protest against levies that have left some at risk of losing their homes, or … Read More
A towering decision by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has approved plans for hundreds of new homes. The former SGN Gasworks site on East Street in Epsom will see all of its buildings and … Read More