Surrey’s ‘not normal’ election
Voters in Surrey will elect two new unitary authorities in May, which will oversee the abolition of Surrey County Council and 11 district councils ahead of vesting day in April 2027. The new councils will be responsible for establishing new structures and dividing services between them.
Surrey is holding a local election in May to choose two new unitary authorities. The elected councillors will form 'shadow' authorities that will oversee the abolition of Surrey County Council and 11 district councils. The change is part of the government's devolution priority programme and will see the 12 councils replaced by two new unitary authorities: East Surrey and West Surrey. The total number of councillors will fall from 534 to 162. The new councils will be responsible for establishing new structures and dividing services such as adult social care and children's services between them. Existing councils will continue to operate during a one-year transition period.
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