The leaders of all 12 Surrey councils will submit proposals for the government’s devolution plans.  They will suggest they are replaced by either two or three unitary councils.  Surrey County Council and the 11 District and Borough Councils within Surrey have been working together on options for reorganisation following the directive from the government last month. 

The County Council is recommending that two unitary councils for Surrey are created, while most District and Borough councils prefer the option of three. 

The interim proposals will be submitted on Friday when the government will advise whether any of the options should be developed further.  A full business case is due to be submitted by 9th May and a final decision is expected from the government in the Autumn.