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 a stage two consultation which has now closed.

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 consider the responses submitted during the second consultation and expects to table final recommendations before MVDC members in a full council meeting before the end of March.

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 20th February 2026