Surrey's council reorganisation plans put to consultation
Jim McMahon OBE, minister of state for local government and English devolution, said: "We want local government to be as efficient and effective as possible. "That's why we're building sustainable unitary councils, able to deliver on local priorities and improve outcomes for local people, as part of the Plan for Change."Surrey is leading the way towards stronger local government that provides the high-quality public services people deserve."A third proposal for Reigate and Banstead to merge with Crawley will not be consulted on as ministers say it does "not meet the statutory requirements".
Neighbouring councils, local public service providers, chambers of commerce, voluntary groups and local residents have until 5 August to submit their views.The programme of local government reorganisation affects 21 areas in England.The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said Surrey was the first area to have their proposals put to a government consultation.
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