Plans for a major shake-up of local government are on hold after the government launched a review in light of new legal advice. But Surrey is continuing with Devolution next year.

Epsom’s Lib Dem MP Helen Maguire tells Lucy Mayer why she’s concerned.

Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities in Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk and Suffolk have been withdrawn.

Meanwhile, plans for 14 other areas will also be reviewed and paused.