Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 86655

Local Government: Surrey

Tabled: 30 October 2025
Answered: 4 November 2025

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the proposed strategic authority for Surrey will only include Surrey; whether that strategic authority will have an elected mayor; whether that strategic authority will s

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
Simplifying local government structures in Surrey will ensure a strong foundation for devolution. We are committed to working with partners across Surrey, including new unitary authorities once established, to establish a strategic authority for the area....
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