Issue details

Devolution And Local Government Reorganisation

It is recommended that Cabinet:
1.Notes the letter received from Government on the 5 February 2025 inviting all councils in Surrey to submit an interim plan for Local Government Reorganisation by 21 March 2025 and a full proposal by 9 May 2025.
2.Approves the Council’s interim plan for Local Government Reorganisation in Surrey.
3.Agrees the Leader of Surrey County Council submits the interim plan to Government for the 21 March deadline.
4.Delegates authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to consent to the making of the necessary Regulations to devolve the Land Assembly and Homes England Compulsory Purchase Powers and Adult Skills Fund thereby implementing and giving effect to these aspects which formed part of the Level 2 County Deal agreed with government in March 2024.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/02/2025

Decision due: 18 Mar 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Leader of the Council

Lead director: Chief Executive

Contact: Nicola Kilvington, Director - Corporate Strategy and Policy Email: nicola.kilvington@surreycc.gov.uk Tel: 07812 370810.