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Have your say on the future of local councils in Surrey

Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us at an online or in-person event where you find out more about Local Government Organisation, ask questions and find out how to have your say. 

Planned maintenance to our phone payment system

We will not be able to take payments over the phone from 5.30pm on Tuesday 15 July to Wednesday 16 July. This is whilst we carry out some essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

 

Challenges to the 2019 Local Plan

The Council adopted the new Local Plan on 25 April 2019. Read the documents we considered here (opens new window). There were three legal challenges to the plan. On 4 December 2019, Sir Duncan Ouseley, sitting as a High Court judge, dismissed all three challenges. 

Read the Local Plan Challenge Judgement (PDF, 6 MB)(opens new window).

One claimant sought permission to appeal the High Court judgement. On 25 February 2020, Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Lewison refused permission to appeal.  

Read the Court of Appeal Order (PDF, 482 KB).