Surrey News

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 →

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has been recognised for the considerable work it has carried out to address a ‘Cause of Concern’ raised following an inspection in Spring of 2023.  During a revisit in February 2024, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found progress towards the recommendations to address the … Continue reading →

Water rescue experts from Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are raising awareness of water safety and risks associated with open water and accidental drowning.  Ahead of the Be Water Aware campaign running between 22-28 April 2024, the Water Rescue leads within the service are issuing water safety advice and urging people to become familiar with … Continue reading →

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has changed the way it now responds to automatic fire alarm call outs (AFAs) to residential and domestic properties, by only attending if there’s been a 999 call to confirm there is a fire or signs of fire.  This change, introduced last month, covers AFAs at properties including hotels, boarding … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council has appointed Terence Herbert as its new Chief Executive. Terence, currently Chief Executive at Wiltshire Council, was chosen after a robust recruitment process to find a replacement for Joanna Killian. Subject to formal ratification at an extraordinary Full Council meeting on 9 April 2024, Terence is expected to take over as Chief … Continue reading →

Surrey’s Changing Futures programme has been recognised as one of 24 services across the UK taking significant strides in supporting individuals with lived experience into meaningful employment.  This recognition comes as part of their participation in the Lived Experience Charter, an initiative spearheaded by Career Matters and commissioned by NHS England.  Today (Wednesday March 27th) … 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 →