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Minister Outlines Next Steps for New Surrey Councils Reorganisation

The Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness has written to the newly elected leaders of East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council. The correspondence sets out the next steps to ensure the new councils are ready to go live on 1 April 2027.

On 20 May 2026, the minister congratulated the new council leaders and provided guidance on the process for local government reorganisation in Surrey. The letter is part of ongoing efforts to deliver the reorganisation in the area.

Letting agents and inventory clerks operating in Surrey should be aware of these changes, as the transition to new council structures may affect local authority contacts and procedures from April 2027.