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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).

Corporate Leadership Board

Assistant Directors for Economy, Planning and Place

From 1 October 2022, the Assistant Directors are responsible for these functions across both Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council:

Planning Development: Claire Upton-Brown

  • planning applications
  • planning enforcement
  • planning integration and improvement
  • planning policy

Regeneration and Economic Development: Abi Lewis

  • corporate capital projects
  • economic development
  • regeneration
  • housing delivery
  • design
  • conservation and transport

Communications and Customer Services: Peter Stevens (Interim)

  • complaints
  • ombudsman
  • customer services
  • case management
  • digital services
  • FOI
  • ICT and business systems

Regulatory Services: Richard Homewood

  • air quality
  • corporate health and safety
  • emergency planning
  • environmental health and crime
  • food safety
  • licensing
  • private sector housing