Do you want local government reorganisation? (Mole Valley Liberal Democrats - Build a Better Future)

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Do you want local government reorganisation?

In Surrey there are currently two tiers of principal local government. In some areas of the country these tiers have been combined into one layer of so-called Unitary Councils providing all the services. This matters now because a Government proposal to move all local authorities in England to Unitary Councils is expected in the autumn. In anticipation of the government proposals, Conservative-controlled Surrey County Council has already announced its ambition to abolish the District and Borough Councils, including Mole Valley District Council, to centralise power in one monster-sized authority covering Surrey's 1.2 million population.

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Please tell us what you think.

How important is local decision making and having accessible local Councillors?
0 1 2 3 4
Low High
Which system of local government would you prefer?
- The current 2-tier system (Surrey plus 11 boroughs/districts)
- One or more Unitary Councils across Surrey
If Unitary Councils are formed, would you prefer?
- A single Council, covering the whole of Surrey’s 1.2m population
- 2 or 3 smaller Councils, each covering a part of Surrey
Which areas of Surrey do you feel more naturally aligned with? Note: there is no South option as the government proposals are unlikely to include reorganising local government across County boundaries into Sussex.
- East (Reigate and Banstead / Tandridge)
- North (Epsom and Ewell / Elmbridge)
- West (Guildford / Waverly)
- We are all One Surrey
How should decisions on local matters such as planning applications and repair of local roads and paths be made?
- Solely by a Unitary Council
- Including people who live in the area e.g. Local Committees and/or Town and Parish Councils
How would you like to see Councillors elected in future?
- By the current First Past the Post system
- By Proportional Representation
Any other comments? more space
Other questions
How do you rate the UK Government's overall response to the Coronavirus crisis?
0 1 2 3 4
Very poor Very good
Which party will you be voting for in the next Local Elections?
- Liberal Democrat
- Conservative
- Labour
- Green
- Brexit/UKIP
- Won’t Vote
Which party would you prefer to run your council?
- Liberal Democrats
- Conservatives
If there were a general election tomorrow, who would you support?
- Liberal Democrat
- Conservative
- Labour
- Green
- Brexit/UKIP
- Won’t Vote
The Lib Dems rely on local volunteers to help us keep in touch with local people all year round, not just at election time. Would you be willing to help out, say, for an hour a month in some way?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe in future
- Only at election time
- Already do
Can we update you about the progress of this survey?
- Yes
- No
If you are happy for the local LIberal Democrats to contact you by phone, please give your phone number more space
Your contact details
Your name
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Can we keep you updated about our activities including campaigns, events, fundraising and details about how to get involved using the email you've provided? Please note, selecting no will opt you out of ALL contact from Mole Valley Liberal Democrats - Build a Better Future.
- Yes, keep me updated
- No thanks (I want to opt out of all contact)
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