https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:19:54 +0000 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:19:54 +0000 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/30/surrey-leaders-welcome-plans-to-give-strategic-authorities-a-share-of-local-tax-revenues The East and West Surrey Shadow Authorities have welcomed Government proposals to share a proportion of locally generated income tax and business rates with strategic authorities across England. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/29/west-surrey-takes-further-steps-to-secure-a-strong-and-sustainable-future The West Surrey Shadow Authority met on 30 July 2026 to continue preparations for the launch of the new West Surrey Council on 1 April 2027. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/28/east-surrey-moves-forward-with-plans-for-a-modern-community-focused-council Plans for the new East Surrey Council are progressing at pace, with key decisions shaping a modern, locally focused authority that will deliver excellent services and strong outcomes for communities. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:06:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/27/adam-chalmers-appointed-chief-executive-of-new-east-surrey-council Adam Chalmers, currently Interim Head of Paid Service for East Surrey Shadow Council and Chief Executive of Elmbridge Borough Council, has been appointed Chief Executive of the new East Surrey Council Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/26/surrey-fire-and-rescue-service-response-to-combined-fire-authority-consultation Formal Surrey Fire and Rescue Service consultation response to the Governments consultation on the creation of a Combined Fire Authority. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/24/west-surrey-council-leader-sets-out-vision-for-the-future West Surrey Shadow Authority Leader, Councillor Paul Follows, has set out his vision for the future West Surrey Council. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/25/east-surrey-council-set-to-confirm-new-chief-executive Subject to agreement at a full council meeting on 29 July, East Surrey Shadow Council is set to confirm its permanent Chief Executive.  Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/23/east-surrey-council-sets-out-vision-for-the-future East Surrey Shadow Authority Leader, Councillor Steve Wotton, has set out the initial vision for the future East Surrey Council. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/22/residents-invited-to-help-shape-new-east-and-west-surrey-council-brands Residents from across Surrey are invited to get involved to help shape the brand identities of the new East and West Surrey councils.  Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:08:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/21/west-surrey-shadow-authority-executive-consider-key-plans-for-new-council The West Surrey Shadow Authority Executive will meet today, Tuesday 9 June, to consider a series of important reports that will help shape the future of local government across west Surrey. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:56:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/20/first-shadow-cabinet-executive-meeting-marks-major-step-towards-new-east-surrey-council The inaugural meeting of the Shadow Cabinet Executive for the new East Surrey Council took place on Monday 8 June, marking an important milestone in the transition to the county’s new arrangements. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0100 https://www.surreylgrhub.gov.uk/news/article/19/combined-fire-and-rescue-authority-the-direction-for-surrey Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has been working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on future governance arrangements following local government reorganisation. Fri, 29 May 2026 16:03:00 +0100 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