Electoral boundaries in Surrey could change- have your say
By Local Democracy Reporting Service 9th Aug 2023
People across Surrey could be 'moving' – and not even realise it.
The Boundary Commission is looking at redrawing the political map of the county, it says, to ensure councillors "represent the same number of electors".
If their plans, which are currently out for public consultation, go ahead it could mean "significant changes in Elmbridge" and a prioritising of "community identity in Mole Valley".
The boroughs of Guildford and Reigate and Banstead would have the greatest representation at Surrey County Council with 10 elected members each, while Epsom and Ewell would have the fewest, with five.
The review is being carried out as the commission is obligated to look at the electoral arrangements of every council in England 'from time to time' – and it last looked at Surrey in 2012.
The commission says its preferred new layout – which would retain the 81 elected councillors we have today – would help the council to carry out its functions more effectively as it would even out the populations within each division.
To achieve this, the boundaries of most wards would change with 24 staying as they are.
The consultation started on 8 August and runs through to 16 October.
County Councillors per borough or district
- Elmbridge 9
- Epsom & Ewell 5
- Guildford 10
- Mole Valley 6
- Reigate & Banstead 10
- Runnymede 6
- Spelthorne 7
- Surrey Heath 6
- Tandridge 6
- Waverley 9
- Woking 7
Launching the consultation commission chairperson Professor Colin Mellors, said:
"We want people in Surrey to help us.
"We have drawn up proposals for new divisions in Surrey
"We want to make sure these new electoral arrangements reflect communities. We also want them to be easy to understand and convenient for local people.
"Residents and local organisations can help us do that. We would like them to let us know whether they agree with our proposals before we take final decisions.
"It's easy to get involved. Go to our website. Or you can email or write to us.
"Just tell us what you think and give us some details why you think that. It's really simple, so do get involved"
To view the proposals in full and comment on the names of divisions or their boundaries visit https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/surrey.
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