The Surrey ( Structural Changes ) Order 2026, has been laid, pursuant to the Local Government etc Act 2007. It provides for a SINGLE TIER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT in Surrey. The Order ABOLISHES the County of Surrey as a local government area. It winds up and dissolves the County Council and district councils. It CREATES two new non-metropolitan district councils, East Surrey ( Articles 4 and 7-10 and Schedule 1) and West Surrey ( Articles 4 and 7-10 and Schedule 2 ), with transitional provisions ( Articles 10-16 ) and SHADOW AUTHORITIES until 1 April 2027 ( Articles 17-41 )and provision for ELECTORAL matters ( Articles 42-49. )
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