MVDC – Community Governance Review

Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) launched a Community Governance Review (CGR) in July 2025 to examine how local communities are represented and whether changes to parish governance are needed.

A 12-week stage one consultation ran from July to October 2025, attracting 561 responses. These responses informed draft recommendations for stage two consultation which are currently out to public consultation which closes on Friday 20th February 2026.

No change is being proposed for Buckland as a consequence of this CGR.

The draft proposals do include the possibility of creating seven new parished areas – Ashtead, Box Hill, Dorking, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Westcott, and Westhumble – and propose amendments to the parish boundaries of Brockham, Headley, and Holmwood.

What happens next?

MVDC will now write to all households within Mole Valley to set out the draft proposal for their town or village.

The written communication will notify households in Buckland that the draft proposal is for no change – you can now download a copy of the postcard you should received through your letterbox.

Households in towns or villages where a change is being proposed will receive a postal ballot pack and be invited to vote yes or no to indicate whether they agree with the draft proposal.

Visit the CGR consultation page of the MVDC website to learn more. If, having read the information you have any questions relating to Buckland or Buckland Parish Council, please use our contact form to give us an opportunity to respond.

Last updated 28th January 2026