Susan Halliwell appointed Chief Executive of new West Surrey Council
Susan Halliwell, currently Chief Executive of Bracknell Forest Council, has been appointed Chief Executive of the new West Surrey Council.
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East and West Surrey Joint Committees met for the final time before handing over to shadow councils
On Monday 11 May, the East and West Surrey Joint Committees held their final meetings at Guildford Borough Council offices.
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Results of the first election for the new East Surrey Council
Following today’s count (8 May 2026) for the East Surrey Council election, Liberal Democrats secured 40 of the 72 seats available meaning it holds the majority.
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Results of the first election for the new West Surrey Council
Following today’s count (8 May), for the West Surrey Council election, the Liberal Democrat Party won 56 of the 90 seats available - meaning it holds the majority.
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Voters urged to use their vote on 7 May 2026
With only one week until election day, we are urging voters to make sure they have their say on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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East and West Surrey Joint Committees agree key arrangements ahead of shadow councils
On 14 and 15 April 2026, councillors from the East Surrey and West Surrey Joint Committees met for their penultimate meetings.
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Candidates announced ahead of East Surrey and West Surrey Council elections
Names of candidates standing for election in the new East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council elections on 7 May have been published.
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Naming of West Surrey
You may have seen in the news that there is a proposal by some councillors for the new West Surrey Council to be renamed West Surrey and South Middlesex.
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Electors encouraged to ‘Get ready to vote on 7 May’ in elections for new Surrey Councils
On Thursday 7 May 2026, electors in Surrey will get the opportunity to vote for who they want to represent them on their new East Surrey Council or West Surrey Council, depending on where they live.
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Planning continues to ensure new Surrey councils are ready to serve communities from day one
On Friday 13 March 2026, the East and West Surrey Joint Committees met to continue their work supporting a smooth and well managed transition ahead of vesting day on 1 April 2027.
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Details of Surrey’s new councils confirmed as government order becomes law
Surrey has reached an important milestone in preparations for new East and West Surrey councils, as Parliament has approved the Surrey Structural Changes Order.