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Decision:

1.      
That,
subject to the recommendation of the Council on 19 March 2025, Part
A of Appendix 1, together with the proposals of the Districts and
Boroughs for reorganisation of Surrey into three unitary
authorities (as set out in Part B (i)
of Appendix 1), be submitted by the Leader of the Council to the
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government by 21 March
2025; and

2.      
that the
Executive authorise the Leader of the Council in consultation with
the Chief Executive the authority to make minor amendments to the
interim plan before submitting it on 21 March 2025.
Reason(s):
It
is considered that the joint Interim Local Government
Reorganisation Plan, attached at Appendix 1 to this report,
provides the best opportunity to achieve better outcomes for
residents, save significant money and improve accountability as
well as unlocking the potential powers and funding to be devolved
to strategic authorities in due course.
Other options considered and rejected by the
Committee:
Part B (ii) – Draft Interim Local Government
Reorganisation Plan for Surrey: authored by Surrey County
Council.
Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or
lead councillors and any dispensation granted:
None.