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Surrey Heath Borough Council Leader Cllr Shaun Macdonald has issued a video update on the Annual Plan, Council Tax and upcoming elections.

We are holding an Election candidates and agents briefing on Wednesday 11 March 2026 for anyone who is considering standing for election for West Surrey Council in the Surrey Heath area, on Thursday, 7 May 2026.

The Leader of Surrey Heath Borough Council, Cllr Shaun Macdonald, has received a reply from Minister of State for Health Karin Smyth MP regarding concerns about the potential site for the Frimley Park Hospital rebuild.

We are now entering Phase 3 of the Community Governance Review (CGR). This stage sets out the council’s draft recommendations and gives residents the opportunity to comment before any final decisions are made.

At the Full Council Meeting of Surrey Heath Borough Council on 18 February, Members set the budget and Council Tax for 2026/27. 

We’re pleased to share that Surrey Heath Borough Council is proposing a significant upgrade to the main car park at Frimley Lodge Park funded through the Community Infrastructure Levy.

Surrey Heath Borough Council has approved a change to the lease for part of Lightwater Leisure Centre car park and access road in a move which will deliver improved facilities, alongside cost savings to the council.

A referendum on the Chobham Neighbourhood Plan will take place later this year following approval at the latest Surrey Heath Borough Council Executive meeting.

After consultation with local residents affected, Surrey Heath Borough Council has taken action against unauthorised fishing at Tomlins Pond. 

Surrey County Council and the 11 district and borough councils have come together to communicate plans for devolution and local government reorganisation, including preparing residents for elections to the two new councils in May.