Timetable for Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has set a very aggressive timetable nationally and, in agreeing to a request from the Conservative Leader of Surrey County Council, has put Surrey on a unique fast track to create new Unitary Authorities.
The projected timescale is as follows:
- May 2026 – Elections to Shadow new Unitary Authorities
- April 2027 – new Unitary Authorities take over from Surrey County Council and the 11 Districts and Boroughs
- May 2027 – possible elections for Mayor to head up new Strategic Authority
