https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 25 May 2026 06:24:43 +0000 Mon, 25 May 2026 06:24:43 +0000 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/18/first-meeting-of-west-surrey-shadow-authority-marks-milestone-for-new-council The newly elected West Surrey Shadow Authority held its first meeting on 21 May marking an important step towards the new West Surrey Council assuming operational responsibilities in April 2027. Thu, 21 May 2026 17:45:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/17/first-meeting-of-east-surrey-shadow-authority-marks-milestone-for-new-council The newly elected East Surrey Shadow Authority met for the first time on Wednesday 20 May 2026, marking an important milestone in the creation of the new East Surrey Council. Wed, 20 May 2026 17:08:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/16/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.   Wed, 13 May 2026 13:29:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/15/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. Fri, 08 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/14/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. Fri, 08 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/12/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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/11/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. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/10/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. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:22:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/9/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. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:22:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/8/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. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:45:00 +0000 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/7/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. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/6/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. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/5/progress-continues-with-surrey-s-transition-to-east-surrey-council-and-west-surrey-council Surrey’s Joint Committees reported steady progress on planning the 2027 transition to new East and West Surrey councils, focusing on governance, planning and clear communication. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:06:00 +0000 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/4/surrey-councils-guide-residents-through-devolution-and-local-government-reorganisation-changes-and-upcoming-elections Surrey County Council and the 11 district and borough councils have come together to communicate plans for devolution and local government reorganisation, including preparing residents for elections. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:17:00 +0000 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/3/surrey-councils-make-progress-with-local-government-reorganisation-transition Two Joint Committees have been set up to support Surrey’s move towards two new councils. These committees are short‑term arrangements and will operate until the local elections on 7 May 2026. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:05:00 +0000