The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.

Planning decisions on nearly 15,000 new homes across Surrey are due to be taken in 2025.

The Miners Arms Community Pub Ltd say the dream of reopening the facility is "in ashes"

The council says the government's settlement means it will have to meet extra costs itself.

The action relates to the granting of planning permission for 165 houses at Turnden, near Cranbrook.

Council leaders say that government money to run local services next year is nowhere near enough.

The plans have already been paused twice this year over flood risk concerns.

Labour says the boost will help repair council finances, but a row looms over future funding changes.