Government has confirmed plans for local government reorganisation in Surrey, announcing that two new unitary councils will replace the existing 12 councils in April 2027.
The creation of two unitary councils, East Surrey and West Surrey, means that from April 2027 an East Surrey unitary authority will replace the current areas covered by Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, and Tandridge councils. A West Surrey unitary will take over the areas of Guildford, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Waverley, and Woking.
For information on how we use your data in relation to Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation see the Local Government Reorganisation privacy notice
Notice
The reasons why we use your personal data
This privacy notice relates to the Future Surrey website, which has been developed by Runnymede Borough Council on behalf of Surrey County Council, to bring together information, updates and resources about the changes to local government in Surrey in one trusted place.
What processing of personal data is undertaken by the Council
When you interact with the Future Surrey website, your personal data will be collected so that we can respond if you raise an enquiry using the Contact Us form. Your information will only be used to communicate with you and provide information in relation to enquiries you raise through the Future Surrey website
What information do we collect?
- Name
- Contact details
No personal data is collected through the website using the Feedback or Find My Council forms.
How we are allowed to use your personal data
Any personal data collected through the Future Surrey website is provided directly by you. As Surrey County Council has a duty to provide a service, the lawful basis for processing your data will usually be “the performance of a public task”.
However, when responding to an enquiry raised on the website, you have given your consent for the use of your personal data for a specific purpose
Depending on the circumstances, we may also rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation
- Processing is necessary to protect your vital interests or those of another person
Who we share your personal data with
The Democracy Club processes candidate information for the East and West Surrey elections and uses your postcode, entered via a search tool, to display relevant information about elections, candidates, and polling stations.
This website is run on the Jadu content management system. Jadu may have access to your data when it is submitted through the site using the Contact Us, Feedback and Find My Council forms.
Retention of data
Data will be retained in accordance with SCC countywide data retention schedule
Other information
For further information on our privacy notices, please see information and privacy
Published: 7 May 2026
Next review: 31 March 2027