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Woking Borough Council: Updated Explanatory Memorandum Issued

Gov.UK Housing has published an updated Explanatory Memorandum concerning Woking Borough Council. The document summarises the circumstances in which the Secretary of State has made changes to the Commissioner Team, announced on 15 July 2026.

The Explanatory Memorandum relates to Directions made under section 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999, originally issued on 25 May 2023. This updated Memorandum is intended as a companion to both the original Directions and a previous update issued on 13 December 2023.

The publication applies to England and is available as a PDF from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The document provides further details for those involved in local government and property management within the Woking area.

Letting agents and inventory clerks operating in Woking may wish to review the updated Memorandum for any implications relating to local authority oversight and governance.