Local Government Reorganisation for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service
Surrey is going through Local Government Reorganisation, a national programme to simplify how councils are structured and how services are delivered.
This includes changes to how Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) will be governed in the future.
Please note: SFRS will continue to operate county-wide, and will not be diving into two like the councils.
What’s changing?
It has been confirmed that Surrey will move to a new system of local government, with two new unitary councils, West and East Surrey, expected to be in place by April 2027. You can find out more about this by visiting the Future Surrey website.
Alongside this, SFRS will be moving to a new governance model, with a Combined Fire and Rescue Authority (CFRA) being created to oversee the service from 1 April 2027 (subject to a Government consultation in the Summer).
This change is designed to ensure SFRS continues to operate effectively across the whole of Surrey. In short, it means that SFRS will become a standalone fire and rescue service, governed by councillors who were elected on the 7 May 2026 to the new unitary councils.
What does this mean for residents?
For people who live, work or visit Surrey, there will be no change to the service you receive.
- Your local fire stations will remain the same
- Our crews will continue to respond to emergencies as usual
- Prevention and protection work in communities will continue
- We will still operate across the same Surrey-wide area
Our priority throughout this process is maintaining a safe, reliable and high-quality service for all our communities.
What does this mean for the service?
We are working closely with Surrey County Council, government, and partners across Surrey to plan for the transition.
This includes:
- Ensuring services continue without disruption
- Preparing for new governance arrangements
- Supporting our workforce through the changes
All existing SFRS staff are expected to transfer to the new organisation with their current terms and conditions protected under Transfer of Undertakings [Protection of Employment] regulations (TUPE).
What happens next?
The Government are due to launch a consultation in the summer (2026) requesting feedback on the CFRA direction of travel for SFRS.
Planning and transition work is already underway, and we will continue to share updates as more detail is confirmed.
Our focus is on:
- Providing clear and timely information
- Engaging with staff, residents and partners
- Ensuring a smooth transition to the new arrangements
Find out more
We will keep this page updated as plans progress.
If you would like to learn more about Local Government Reorganisation in Surrey, you can visit the Future Surrey website or get in touch with us directly via Facebook or Customer Services:
- @SurreyFRS
- 01737 242444 (9am to 5pm weekdays, excluding bank holidays)
- contactfire@surreycc.gov.uk