Have your say on next stage of Pyrford Community Governance Review
Residents, businesses and all interested parties are invited to share their views on key recommendations for establishing a parish council covering the Pyrford Neighbourhood Area.
This Stage 2 consultation runs from Tuesday 6 January to Saturday 28 February 2026 and forms part of the Pyrford Community Governance Review.
Following strong support during the initial consultation in October 2025, where 68% of respondents were in favour of a parish council being created, Council agreed to move forward with draft recommendations.
Under the recommendations, a parish council would be created with 10 elected councillors and feature no separate wards.
Cllr Ann-Marie Barker, Leader of Woking Borough Council, said:
This is an important opportunity for residents to help shape the practical details of any new parish council for the Pyrford Neighbourhood Area. I encourage everyone with an interest in Pyrford to take part and make their voice heard.
All feedback will help shape the final decision, which will be presented to Council later in 2026. If approved, the first election could take place in May 2027, with elections held every four years thereafter.
The seven-week consultation, which launched today (Tuesday 6 January), is open until Saturday 28 February.
Take part and have your say on the key recommendations.
Further information
What is a parish council?
A parish council is a local elected body that represents the community and provides certain local services, such as maintaining open spaces, managing allotments, supporting local groups and commenting on planning applications.
Why are you undertaking a Community Governance Review in Pyrford?
The review follows an application from Pyrford Neighbourhood Forum proposing that a parish council be established covering the Pyrford Neighbourhood Area.
What are the key recommendations set out by Council during its meeting in December?
The key recommendations agreed by Council are:
- A civil parish be established for the area of Pyrford.
- The civil parish be known as 'Pyrford'.
- A parish council be established to serve the civil parish of Pyrford.
- The parish council should retain the style of 'Parish Council'.
- The total number of members to be elected to Pyrford Parish Council shall be 10 (ten).
- Pyrford Parish Council is not divided into wards.
- The first election to Pyrford Parish Council shall take place on the first Thursday in May in 2027, with elections every four-years thereafter.
What was the outcome of the first consultation in October 2025?
Analysis of the first consultation is available to view online: