Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 89105

Local Government: Surrey

Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department will consider the potential merits of providing funding to borough councils in Surrey to meet the costs of operating as shadow authorities during local gov

Answer

Alison McGovern
Earlier this year, the government provided funding to support councils preparing proposals, the first time that such funding was made available in partnership with the sector, we continue to provide practical support advice on preparing for reorganisation...
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