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Local Government: Surrey

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 124783

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what will happen to the borough status of the district councils in Surrey following the establishment of the two unitary councils.

Answered by Alison McGovern

Where local government reorganisation takes place, arrangements are made to preserve civic identity and city or borough status when a council is abolished. We are working with local councils in Surrey on these issues.

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