New parish councils approved across Surrey despite limited support
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 23 Sept, 22:44 · Archive
New parish councils are being created in multiple Surrey areas despite muted backing from local communities.
New lower tier councils will be established in Woking, Runnymede, Surrey Heath and Guildford, as well as in East Surrey where Redhill Town Council, Reigate Town Council, and Banstead and The Villages Council will be created. The changes are intended to reduce complexity and improve services, though some areas view the move as controversial.
How it is being reported
- East Surrey to get three more local councils 'that will increase tax bills at a time when many families are struggling'Three new councils will be created – Redhill Town Council, Reigate Town Council, and Banstead and The Villages Council – and minor changes made to Horley Town CouncilSurrey Live · 23 Sept, 13:34
- New West Surrey parish councils to be created in Woking, Guildford and Surrey HeathNew lower tier councils will be created in Woking, Runnymede, Surrey Heath and, most controversially Guildford, just months after elections were held to simplify local government in Surrey.Farnham Herald · 22 Sept, 11:38
- New councils approved in Runnymede, Surrey Heath, Woking, and Guildford despite muted backingThe argument was it would mean less complexity, better value for money, and improved servicesSurrey Live · 22 Sept, 11:27
In this story: Woking · Runnymede · Surrey Heath · Guildford · Redhill · Reigate · Banstead · Horley
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