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Have your say on the future of local councils in Surrey

Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us for a special online engagement session hosted by the Leaders of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils on Thursday 3 July from 7pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams. We'll explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved. Sign up for the session (opens new window).

Community group action

Find out how to set up a Community Resilience Group in your area.

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Knowing you can rely on your neighbours, and act with other people in the local community, can make all the difference in an emergency. 

If you're interested in setting up a community resilience group, or already have a group and want help to work on an emergency plan, email info@appliedresilience.org

How can community groups help?

Flooding: 

  • close roads and advise people not to enter flood water
  • help evacuate people to emergency help centres
  • promote recovery centre attendance
  • carry out a de-brief after flooding and review community plans

Utility outage

  • check on vulnerable people in the community and help them with shopping or getting medical supplies 
  • encourage any vulnerable people in the community to sign up to Priority Registers
  • tell people about the 105 telephone number to ring for help during a power cut
  • carry out a debrief after the event and review your community plan

Severe winter weather 

  • contact neighbours who might need help securing gates or garden furniture during heavy winds etc
  • check on vulnerable people living in the community, helping out with shopping or getting medical supplies
  • offer help clearing snow from footpaths or steps 
  • carry out a de-brief after the period is over and review community plans

Find out more on Surrey Prepare Your Community page. (opens new window)