Councillors have agreed to establish a new parish council for Pyrford, following the completion of a statutory Community Governance Review and two stages of public consultation.

During an extraordinary meeting on Thursday 12 March, Council approved the final recommendations and the Reorganisation Order required to create a new civil parish for Pyrford and an associated parish council, to be known as Pyrford Parish Council.

The Stage 2 consultation, which ran from 6 January to 28 February 2026, received 203 responses. Of those who responded:

• 59% supported creating a parish council for the Pyrford Neighbourhood Area
• 89% agreed the parish council should be named ‘Pyrford Parish Council’
• 87% supported having 10 elected parish councillors

Council also agreed that there will be no separate parish wards within the area.

Parish councils are the tier of local government closest to the community, providing a stronger local voice and governance.

Cllr Ann‑Marie Barker, Leader of Woking Borough Council, said: “Council’s decision marks an important step for local democracy in Pyrford.

“Throughout both phases of public consultation, residents and stakeholders connected to the area engaged thoughtfully and helped shape the final proposals.

“Establishing a parish council will provide a clear and accountable voice for the community, and we look forward to supporting the process ahead of the first elections in 2027.”

The first Pyrford Parish Council election will be held in May 2027 and every four years thereafter.

• Watch the extraordinary Council meeting
• Read the Pyrford Community Governance Review meeting report
• Review the Stage 2 consultation responses
• Review the Stage 2 consultation written responses
• Read the agreed recommendations