Surrey News

Residents are invited to an event in May to have their say in the planned redevelopment of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) training facilities at Wray Park, Reigate.  Our proposals include redevelopment of the firehouse tower (which is currently used for live fire and ladder training) and other training facilities for working at height, use … Continue reading →

This Mental Health Awareness Week, a new social media video campaign shines a light on staff at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the support they offer people struggling with a mental health crisis.   The videos are part of the Faces of Support campaign run in partnership with Surrey County Council. The campaign … Continue reading →

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer has cycled 31 miles on a static bike this week, to honour the 31 people killed on Surrey roads in 2022.   Dan Quin, Chief Fire Officer for the service and NFCC Road Safety and Road Rescue Lead has joined blue light colleagues and community members this week … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved funding for several key projects aimed at transforming community spaces and facilities across the county.   So far, over £20 million has now been awarded across 43 Your Fund Surrey large community projects since the Fund launched in 2020.  Epsom Sports Club has been awarded £1 million in funding towards … Continue reading →

The fifth round of the Household Support Fund (HSF) funded by UK Government was announced recently, as the council looks to continue the work that saw 86,000 households provided with much needed financial support last year.  The fund started in 2021 to help with the rising costs of living, and provides emergency support to those … Continue reading →

The fund is an exciting opportunity for Surrey residents and local groups to make a real difference in their local areas  Surrey residents can now apply for cash grants to improve their local area through the Your Councillor Community Fund.  Last year the Fund supported over 380 community projects via Surrey County Councillors, totalling £404,330.   This community fund … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council’s Land and Property service is currently in the design phase for the Bookham Youth Centre, with input from key stakeholders. It is anticipated that the revised planning application will be submitted in autumn 2024. Surrey County Council (SCC) and Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) have agreed terms on the lease for the … Continue reading →

Guildford and Waverley are launching a drive to become autism-friendly communities with a free event at G Live on Monday 13 May. Autism-friendly communities aim to give autistic people a voice and make it easier for them to access shops and services by improving understanding of autism. Five such groups are being established across Surrey … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council has worked with residents and community groups to plant over 36,000 new trees across the county. The council remains on track to plant 1.2 million trees by 2030, marking one for every resident. Since the launch of the initiative in 2019, over 510,744 trees have now been planted across the county. This year, … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council is excited to launch its official WhatsApp Channel offering residents another convenient and accessible way to engage with their local authority.  With WhatsApp being one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms globally, the council hopes that this move will enhance its communication channels, making it easier for residents to stay informed … Continue reading →

Work on a new Community Hub in Weybridge is set to start at the end of the month, the first in a series of new Community Hubs that will see shared spaces at the heart of communities. The Weybridge Hub will include a modern library, a space for targeted youth support, accessible community spaces for … Continue reading →

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are urging residents across the county to be ‘Wildfire Aware’ this season, after fires almost doubled between 2022-2023. As part of its wildfire prevention campaign this year, the service is encouraging everyone to take steps in preventing wildfires to protect homes, businesses and habitats, by binning BBQS and taking litter … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council is pleased to announce that the Secretary of State for Education has confirmed London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT) as the official sponsor to establish a new specialist school in Surrey Heath. Frimley Oak Academy will be delivered by the Department for Education’s Special Free Schools Programme and partly funded by Surrey … Continue reading →

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has announced that Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved a significant investment in its training facilities at Wray Park in Reigate.  The investment marks a pivotal moment for the service, representing the largest single investment in training for frontline operational staff in its history.  The upgrade will include improvements to … Continue reading →

Residents are being warned to be aware of online ticket scams that are catching out eager concert-goers ahead of the summer.  Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards is pleased to announce the launch of a campaign aimed at curbing event ticket fraud across both counties. With a number of residents falling victim to deceptive practices when … Continue reading →

The Police and Crime Commissioner has awarded £120,000 to Surrey’s Changing Futures Programme, which supports vulnerable adults across the county.  The Changing Futures Bridge the Gap service supports people who are experiencing a combination of problems including mental health issues, substance use, homelessness and domestic abuse.  Often these individuals suffering multiple disadvantage have a history … Continue reading →