West Surrey
Future unitary authority area in England
About
West Surrey is a unitary authority area that will be created on 1 April 2027. It covers the western portion of the ceremonial county of Surrey, including the county town of Guildford. It will replace six districts. In March 2026, secondary legislation was made confirming the new unitary authority area as part of ongoing local government reform. The local authority will be West Surrey Council. On 30 July 2026, the shadow West Surrey Council passed a motion to adopt the name West Surrey and South Middlesex for the area, due to Spelthorne's position in the historic county of Middlesex. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has to approve the change of name before it is adopted officially.
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Borough of Guildford
Borough and non-metropolitan district in England
Burpham, Surrey
Suburb of Guildford, Surrey, England
0.8 mi awayGuildford Castle
Castle in Surrey, England
1.2 mi away
Holy Trinity Church, Guildford
Church
1.1 mi away
Guildford Lido
Open-air swimming pool in Surrey, England
0.7 mi away
GuilFest
Annual music festival in Guildford, England
0.6 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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