With the coming challenges, experience will matter!
The formation of West Surrey Unitary Authority will be a huge challenge for those elected. It starts with £4.5 billion of debt (95% due to Woking, Spellthorne and Runnymede) and a budget that will be impossible to balance unless the Government steps in. Forget what National Party candidates are promising (there is will be no money to deliver it). This election is about managing the likely chaos! For that, experience matters. Dennis and Catherine, as your current independent councillors, have the experience to help sort the mess and make sure that their residents do not pay the price of National Party failings.
This is about the villages – not Westminster!
This election is about over-development, roads and flooding. Forget grand promises to sort out the NHS, the economy, or immigration.
The Unitary Authority can fix none of that.
Catherine and Dennis have a proven record of their commitment to championing local issues and fighting on behalf of residents.
READ THEIR LEAFLET TO FIND OUT MORE – Who they are, what they’ve already and achieved and what they hope to continue with your vote on THURSDAY May 7th.
Or watch Catherine’s interview with the Guildford Dragon here
We are a diverse group of independent, free-thinking people from all walks of life. We strongly believe that honesty and integrity is more important than playing politics. A council free from the distractions of Westminster is best placed to serve its community.
On Thursday 7 May, you’ll be able to vote for who represents you on your new West Surrey Council. Make sure you’re ready to have your say.
Surrey’s current county, district and borough councils are set to be replaced by two new unitary councils – East Surrey and West Surrey. Councillors elected in May will initially operate as part of Shadow Authorities, working with existing councils on moving to Surrey’s new local government structure.
The new unitary councils will take over delivering all local government services in your area from 1 April 2027. There will be no changes to the way you receive your existing council services until then.
Visit the Future Surrey website to find out what the changes mean for you and what you need to do to get ready to vote in these important elections.
Residents for Guildford and Villages will be publishing information on events and key items of local news. Please bookmark this site to visit regularly.
Former R4GV councillors John Rigg and John Redpath have both been actively supporting Ukraine through the delivery of vehicles and
On 7 th May, we will have the opportunity to vote for councillors in the new West Surrey Unitary Authority.
Briefing on Local Government Restructuring
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