Welcome to E-Borough Insight
Welcome to June's edition of E-Borough Insight, your newsletter from Epsom & Ewell Borough Council.
Have your say on the future of local government in Surrey
All Surrey residents are urged to take part in a landmark Government consultation that will help determine the future shape of local government in the county.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched its consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Surrey.
This marks the most significant change to local government in the county in over 50 years, giving residents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape how decisions are made, services are delivered, and communities are represented.
The consultation is open to all residents, businesses, voluntary groups, and local organisations. This is the only opportunity for the public to comment on these proposals — and every response counts.
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is one of nine district and borough councils who support a three unitary proposal. Our council believes that three unitary councils in Surrey would be the best way to:
- emphasise alignment with established economic areas to drive growth
- prioritise local identity and community empowerment
- improve efficiency and capacity to deliver high quality and sustainable public services, whilst meeting local needs which are informed by local views.
Find out more, and respond to the consultation, here: Local Government Reorganisation Consultation – Surrey LGR Hub
Epsom & Ewell agrees to carry out a Community Governance Review
At a meeting of the full Council last week, Councillors agreed to carry out a Community Governance Review in the borough.
The consultation will ask residents for their opinion on whether to create parish areas along with a parish council or councils in Epsom & Ewell, including options for geography, number of councillors and what councils should be called, e.g. parish, community, neighbourhood or village council.
Initial consultation with residents and stakeholders will start in July 2025: dates for the consultation will be announced on the council’s website and social media next week.
Find out more on our website: Community Governance Review | Epsom and Ewell Borough Council