Latest statement from MVDC (28th March 2025): -

Update from the Leader of Mole Valley District Council on the Local Government Reorganisation

Councillor Stephen Cooksey, the Leader of Mole Valley District Council (MVDC), stated: “In my statement last week, I mentioned that MVDC noted the interim proposal for Local Government Reorganisation in Surrey submitted to the government last Friday (21 March). However, we remain open-minded regarding which option - either two or three unitary authorities - we believe to be most appropriate for Mole Valley moving forward, which is why Council last week decided not to back either option at this stage.

“At this point, we feel that there isn't sufficient evidence available to us to make an informed decision about which option will best serve the interests of Mole Valley residents and businesses. However, more and more data is being gathered and will be available before the final proposal for Surrey has to be submitted to the government on 9 May, and my expectation is that MVDC will have the necessary level of information available to us to be able to support one of the options at our Council meeting on 6 May.

“Surrey residents and businesses are invited to express their views on the District and Borough's interim proposal in a survey via CommonPlace, issued by eight of Surrey’s eleven District and Borough Councils.

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I would encourage you to review both the county council's and district and borough councils separate proposals, contained within the single  Interim Plan for Surrey if you are minded to complete this survey.  

“The proposal available on the Commonplace survey page only presents one of the two proposals in part B of the interim Plan submitted in March, which is why we feel it would not be reflective of MVDC's stance at this time to put our name to it.

“We believe it is right that residents and businesses have an opportunity to view the broader proposals before commenting on the available options. I will continue to update you as the submission of the final proposal progresses.”