Surrey News

The official opening of Hopescourt School in Walton-on-Thames marks a new chapter for children with additional needs in Surrey. The Lord Lieutenant of Surrey joined pupils, staff, Bourne Education Trust, project partners and the Leader of Surrey County Council to celebrate the opening of a school designed to give children the support, stability and opportunities … Continue reading →

Young people seeking jobs and training can find their perfect match online thanks to an innovative partnership between Surrey County Council and the next generation’s job app urfuture.  The Get Surrey Working Plan indicates there were 2,945 aged between 16 and 24 registered unemployed in Surrey in September 2025. And roughly one in 20 (4.5%) are classed as not in employment, education or training (NEET) or circumstances not known.  As part of … Continue reading →

Your Fund Surrey is marking a major milestone as Surrey County Council awards the final round of funding for its Large Community Projects Fund, paving the way for the next chapter of ambitious, community‑led transformation.  Over the last five years, 74 projects have been funded through the Large Community Projects Fund, totalling £26.8 million. This final £3.65 million allocation represents the culmination of half a … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council is opening a new supported independent living development in Byfleet, offering adults with learning disabilities and autistic people greater independence with tailored support.   The purpose-built housing is the second of three developments being delivered as part of the council’s investment in specialist accommodation across the county. It follows the launch of similar housing … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council has reached a Heads of Terms agreement with Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL), a leading education catering provider, to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality school meals for children across Surrey. The move safeguards the well-respected Twelve15 service following the Council’s recent consultation, which considered options for the future of the service.   The Twelve15 service has long been … Continue reading →

Skills and training opportunities for adults across Surrey are set to have greater local oversight and control as part of wider efforts to grow the regional economy. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet this week reviewed progress towards the devolution of adult education functions and related funding from central government. Commitment to transfer these functions was secured … Continue reading →

New playgrounds, walking trails and upgraded visitor centres are among the significant improvements now being enjoyed across Surrey’s renowned countryside. A range of facilities designed to support health and wellbeing initiatives and give residents more opportunities to connect with nature, has been delivered across the 10,000 acres of Surrey County Council owned countryside known as … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has agreed a significant package of decisions that will accelerate the creation of specialist education places across the county, ensuring more children and young people with additional needs and disabilities can learn, thrive and receive support closer to home.  At its meeting on 24 February 2026, Cabinet approved a series of measures that mark an important step forward for the … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council (SCC) has launched the Surrey Schools Waste Engagement Grant Scheme for primary schools in the county. Through the scheme, SCC will support schools to educate their children and the wider community about waste reduction and recycling. The funding, which will be spread across the county, can be used to develop and deliver … Continue reading →

On 18 and 19 February, the Voluntary Joint Committees for East and West Surrey continued preparations for the April 2027 transition, when the current county, district and borough councils will be replaced by two new unitary authorities responsible for all local services.  The Voluntary Joint Committees bring together councillors from the existing councils to plan the transition to West and East … Continue reading →

Highways Officers are continuing to tackle the large road collapse that appeared suddenly overnight on Godstone High Street in Surrey, on 17 February 2025. Following the ground opening up and a major incident being declared, the collapsed road and pavements were made safe, and infrastructure for utility services was temporarily repaired, allowing residents to return … Continue reading →

Innovators and entrepreneurs are being given the chance to pitch their bright ideas to a Dragon’s Den style panel to win a £25,000 cash boost as part of an innovative scheme to grow the Surrey economy. Surrey Venture Studios has been developed by the county’s three universities – Royal Holloway University of London, University for … Continue reading →

Elmbridge is the latest area in Surrey to benefit from the county council’s on-demand bus service, Surrey connect. From 16 February, residents will be able to use the service to get from A to B if a current local bus service is not available.   The well-used and popular service is already operating in other areas of the county including … Continue reading →