Letter: Local Government Reorganisation Represents an Erosion of Democracy

Published on: 15 Oct, 2026
Updated on: 15 Oct, 2026

Cllr Tim Oliver

From Jim Allen

In response to: Surrey Could Be ‘Left Behind’ Without a Mayor

The current situation is highly regrettable, stemming from Cllr Tim Oliver’s [Con, Weybridge] premature decision to dismantle a system with significant remaining operational capacity.

His unilateral insistence on this transition, despite calls for caution from more prudent colleagues, has created these challenges.

We are now faced with two unaccountable entities that must solicit resources from a central service body, formerly Surrey County Council, which currently lacks leadership beyond a government civil servant.

This transition represents a significant erosion of democratic oversight.

See also: Dragon Interviews: What Those On the Street Think About Council Reorganisation and Opinion: Who Can Sort Out This Sorry Mess?

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