House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local Government Reorganisation
17 June 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Jim McMahon Lab Co-op Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Local government reorganisation in Surrey is the subject of a written ministerial statement.
- A seven-week consultation has been launched on two proposals for unitary councils in Surrey.
- Responses to the consultation can be submitted via Citizen Space, email, or post until August 5th.
Issue summary
The statement addresses local government reorganisation in Surrey by providing an update on proposals submitted and launching a consultation on two viable unitary council proposals.
Action requested
A seven-week consultation is being launched on two proposals for unitary councils from Surrey. The document is available online, and responses can be made via Citizen Space, email, or post until August 5th. Feedback will inform the decision-making process regarding which proposal to implement, if any.
Key facts
- Two unitary council proposals received from Surrey councils.
- A joint submission from Reigate and Banstead Borough Councils and Crawley does not meet statutory requirements.
- Consultation period runs for seven weeks until Tuesday 5 August.
- Criteria include single tier of local government, size efficiency, public service quality, community engagement.