Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 108227

Combined Authorities: Surrey

Tabled: 26 January 2026
Answered: 9 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his planned timetable is for determining the (a) principal and (b) geography of a combined authority for Surrey.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
On 28 October 2025 the government set out its position that simplifying local government in Surrey also provides a strong foundation for devolution. We have begun working with partners across Surrey, including new unitary authorities once established, to ...
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