Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2026 (named day). It was answered by Nesil Caliskan (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Combined Authorities: Surrey

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his planned timetable is for agreeing the principal and geography of a combined authority for Surrey.

Answer: On 28 October 2025, we committed to working with partners across Surrey to establish a strategic authority for the area, to avoid service disaggregation when new unitary authorities go live in April 2027. Establishing a strategic authority in Surrey to that timeline would make sure that functions held by the County Council, such as transport and adult skills, continue to be delivered on a Surrey footprint where possible. The establishment of any strategic authority will be subject to the relevant statutory tests being met and local consent.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1940
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Combined Authorities: Surrey
Friday, 19 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Combined authorities Surrey
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