Timeline

• 9 May 2025: Final proposals for local government re-organisation (LGR) in Surrey to be submitted to government.
• July 2025: Government consultation, open to all Surrey residents, groups and businesses: that means you.
• until August 5 2025:  End of government consultation.
• Autumn 2025: Final decision from Ministers on the future local government structures in Surrey.
• January 2026 - May 2026: Government consult on the formation of a Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA)
• January 2026: Government lays legislation to begin implementation.
• May 2026: Elections for new unitary councils to take place.
• April 2027: New unitary councils expected to be in place. MVDC ceases to exist.
• May 2027/28: Mayoral election.