Principles for reorganisation
Since the invitation to submit proposals for reorganisation was received earlier this year, local authorities in Surrey have worked closely and collaboratively to develop a proposal that meets our collective ambitions for reorganisation.
The development of our proposal has involved extensive engagement with residents, partners and stakeholders. This engagement has informed our guiding principles for local government reorganisation, which are for a structure that:
- Supports economic growth, housing and infrastructure delivery.
- Unlocks the benefits of devolution.
- Values and advocates for Surrey’s unique local identities and places.
- Provides strong democratic accountability, representation and community empowerment.
- Secures financial efficiency, resilience and the ability to withstand financial shocks.
- Delivers high-quality, innovative and sustainable public services that are responsive to local need and enable wider public sector reform.
Developed in alignment with the Secretary of State’s guidance for unitary local government, our principles serve as the benchmark which our proposals should be measured against, ensuring we deliver the very best outcomes for our communities as we go through reorganisation at pace.
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