Details
- Date of issue – 3 March 2026
- Date of current version – 3 March 2026
- Review date – 31 March 2027
Government has confirmed plans for local government reorganisation in Surrey, announcing that two new unitary councils will replace the existing 12 councils in April 2027.
The creation of two unitary councils, East Surrey and West Surrey, means that from April 2027 an East Surrey unitary authority will replace the current areas covered by Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, and Tandridge councils. A West Surrey unitary will take over the areas of Guildford, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Waverley, and Woking.
Local Government Reorganisation is a complex process and there will be a period of transition to allow for services and support systems to be securely transferred.
During this time existing arrangements for data processing will be maintained until they can be reviewed, and new Privacy Notices issued.
Notice
The reasons why we use your personal data
This privacy notice describes how we may use your information in relation to Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). It supplements our main Privacy Notice.
What processing of personal data is undertaken by the Council
Your personal data is collated for the purposes of:
- carrying out our statutory responsibilities under the different legislative frameworks
- consultation and engagement virtual and in person events
- monitoring the demographic makeup of consultation respondents to ensure any consultation is inclusive and accessible to all
In addition, we collect your personal data for the following:
- Service delivery
- Service improvement and planning
- Research
- Statistical analysis and reporting
What information do we collect?
Name, Address, Contact details, Opinions and expressions, Gender, Age, Disability status, Ethnicity
This list will be updated as and when the LGR Implementation Plan is finalised.
How we are allowed to use your personal data
- Local Government Act 1972
- Local Government and Housing Act 1989
- Local Government Act 2000
- Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007
- Localism Act 2011
- Digital Economy Act 2017
- Surrey Structural Changes Order 2026
- UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Article 6(1)(e) - processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority
Consent
If consent is required to use your personal data, you have the right to remove it at any time. To process your personal data, we will explain to you what we are asking you to agree to and why. If you want to remove your consent, please contact us at the following email address devolutionandlgr@surreycc.gov.uk and we will deal with your request.
Who we share your personal data with
- Districts and Boroughs
- Community Boards
- Government Departments
- Shadow Unitary Authorities
Retention of data
Data will be retained in accordance with SCC countywide data retention schedule.
Other information
For further information on our privacy notices, please see information and privacy.