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Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Surrey
Information on what has happened so far with devolution and the reorganisation in Surrey.
Local government in Surrey is changing to make the system simpler, more connected, and better able to meet local needs. This is called devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
From 1 April 2027, Surrey County Council and Surrey's 11 district and borough councils will be replaced by 2 new unitary councils – West and East Surrey.
New unitary councils in Surrey
West Surrey Council will replace:
- Surrey County Council
- Guildford Borough Council
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Spelthorne Borough Council
- Surrey Heath Borough Council
- Waverley Borough Council
- Woking Borough Council
Find the latest information about West Surrey Council – Future Surrey
East Surrey Council will replace:
- Surrey County Council
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Mole Valley District Council
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Tandridge District Council
Find the latest information about East Surrey Council – Future Surrey
Election results
The first elections for the new West and East Surrey Councils were held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Go to the West Surrey Council election results
Go to the East Surrey Council election results
Future Surrey website
Information about LGR in Surrey is published on the Future Surrey website. It includes information on: