The government has confirmed the end of existing councils in Surrey as part of government plans on local government reorganisation.

Surrey County Council and 11 borough and district councils will be dissolved and merged into the two large authorities – East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council.

Once approved, the government will pass a law abolishing the existing councils and establish new structures with the start expected in April 2027.

Passengers at Gatwick and Newquay airports are facing weeks of disruption following the news that Eastern Airways was on the brink of collapse.

Cornwall Council said there would be a “short-term loss of services” with Newquay to London Gatwick flights.

Council leaders said the airline’s contract for the route was already coming to an end and the process to find a new operator had started.

Jet2 has announced it is to offer flights from Gatwick Airport for the first time.

The airline said it had secured slots for six aircraft following the “release of additional capacity” by the airport.

Hundreds of jobs will be created in the region.

The airline will initially offer flights to 29 destinations.

West Sussex County Council is wanting feedback on proposals to improve two key routes in Horsham.

The proposals focus on Rusper Road and Guildford Road, both important routes for accessing schools, workplaces and local services.

The council  is considering a range of targeted measures, including improved crossings for pedestrians, bus priority features and road layout changes.

The consultation closes on 22 December 2025.

Over £400,000 is set to be injected into Crawley to tackle homelessness in the area.

The town’s MP Peter Lamb has helped to secure the money as part of a nationwide campaign ahead of winter.

Children and families will be prioritised with the funding going towards helping cover essentials like food and school travel.

Mr Lamb said, “The need to fix our broken housing system is one of his biggest motivations in politics”.