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West Surrey Council

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 September 2026UIN 20241

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the motion passed by the shadow West Surrey authority of 30 July 2026 to rename itself as West Surrey and South Middlesex, whether her department is taking to recognise the new name in its departmental publications.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Following the council meeting a request was made, which is being considered, for the Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 to be amended so the new council has a legal name of West Surrey and South Middlesex Council instead of West Surrey Council.

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