ResidentsParticipation dates announced
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Help shape the new council websites: survey dates announced
Residents can help councils organise online information, with a Woking Library drop-in on 29 September.
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News & events
What has changed, why it matters and what the evidence establishes. Follow financial decisions, public scrutiny and the transition to the new council.
Each article separates the event date from when we published and reviewed it. For the longer history, explore the timeline.
Recent developments
Newly published and updated articles first.
GovernanceProposal backed
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A proposed strategic authority alongside East and West Surrey
The shadow executive backed cooperation on county-wide priorities, with government details still outstanding.
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New parish arrangements and a future for Woking’s mayoralty
Local representation and civic traditions are part of the transition, with practical details still to follow.
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Read articleGovernanceSurrey timetable reaffirmed
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Surrey’s April 2027 timetable survives the national review
The government’s review of reorganisation elsewhere leaves Surrey’s existing decision in place.
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Read articleFinanceAgreed in principle
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Council Tax Support: work begins on a common West Surrey scheme
July’s decision starts work on aligning support. It does not establish what an individual household will receive.
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Read articleFinanceProposals considered
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Asset transfers: the next question for West Surrey’s finances
Transfer proposals need to be followed through to a clear account of what the new council will inherit.
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Read articleFinanceOutcome not verified
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Surrey’s funding split: an urgent decision to follow up
The published notice sets out a funding decision timetable; the final outcome still needs confirmation.
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A proposal to move constitution drafting out of public meetings
The reported working-group proposal raises a question about public access to the drafting process.
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West Surrey and South Middlesex: a requested name change
Councillors backed a new name, but the official sources checked still distinguish the request from approval.
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Read articleFinanceDirection in force
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New financial controls before the merger, with two important exclusions
The July direction adds consent requirements for covered councils. Woking and Spelthorne remain under existing intervention arrangements.
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