Surrey rules out becoming single ‘mega-authority’

Council leaders across Surrey have ruled out making the county a single “mega-authority”.

An agreement was reached during a meeting on Friday attended by leaders from all 11 district and borough councils.

Elections have been postponed until at least 2026 after the government confirmed Surrey is part of devolution plans.

The council leaders could now look at how to split the county into two or three smaller council areas with the potential for an elected Surrey mayor.