A public consultation has been launched in Epsom and Ewell to give residents a direct say in how their communities are governed.
As part of a broader overhaul of local government across Surrey, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is inviting feedback on whether parish councils should be introduced in the area.
This move comes amid a sweeping transformation of local administration in the county.
By April 2027, the existing structure of borough and county councils will be replaced by new unitary authorities—streamlining governance and reshaping how decisions are made and services are delivered.
Against this backdrop, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is conducting a Community Governance Review (CGR) to assess whether introducing parish councils could empower residents and strengthen grassroots representation.
Councillor John Beckett, chair of the Standards and Constitution Committee, said: "We feel it is vital that residents, businesses, and local communities within Epsom and Ewell are given the opportunity to explore the creation of parish councils.
"This will give them a greater local voice and enable them to stay closer to the decision-making process within local government in the future."
The consultation, which runs until October 9, asks residents whether parish councils should be created, what areas they should cover, and how many councillors they should have.
Residents are also invited to comment on whether parish councils should be divided into wards, and what they should be called.
The CGR consultation can be completed online through the council’s consultation website.
Paper copies are available at Epsom Town Hall, Bourne Hall, local libraries, and the Community and Wellbeing Centre in Longmead during opening hours.
A second consultation is planned for early 2026.
Share