Unitary Authority summaries – Infographics

Surrey’s administrative boundaries are changing, with the current two‑tier system of county and district/borough councils proposed to be replaced by two new unitary authorities supported by a mayoral strategic authority. These changes are expected to come into effect on 1 April 2027. Under the confirmed plans for Surrey’s local government reorganisation, the new East Surrey Unitary Authority will comprise the existing districts and boroughs of Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate & Banstead and Tandridge, while West Surrey will bring together Guildford, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Waverley and Woking. This structure reflects the government’s approved two‑unitary proposal for the county.

The infographics have been created to explain the characteristics of the new areas and provide an evidence‑based foundation for understanding the two new Unitary Authorities. The first page summarises Census‑based demographics and population profiles, while the second page presents key information on housing circumstances, deprivation, the job market and local health indicators.

The ‘easy read’ infographic two-page summary of key information can be viewed online in the screen beneath or directly on Tableau Public. 

N.B. Clicking on the ‘Share’ button at the bottom right of the dashboard gives the option to download the pages as PDFs or other formats.