Surrey News

On Monday 11 May, the East and West Surrey Joint Committees held their final meetings at Guildford Borough Council offices.   The Joint Committees initially met on a voluntary basis in January 2026 to begin the early planning work needed for the move to two unitary councils in Surrey from 1 April 2027. Since then, the Joint Committees have come together monthly, putting … Continue reading →

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) proudly welcomed the newest cohort of firefighters and Joint Fire Control operators during a pass out parade on Sunday (19 April).  The parade celebrated 15 full-time firefighters from Surrey and eight Control Room Operators, who have officially completed their training.  Speaking of the event Dan Quin, Chief Fire Officer, said: “I am absolutely delighted to welcome our newest colleagues to … Continue reading →

Thirteen new electric buses will be out and about on Surrey’s roads this spring. The new, fully accessible, electric vehicles offer a smooth, quiet ride and include free Wi-Fi, charging points, two wheelchair and pushchair bays, improved lighting and on-board information screens. The thirteen new buses are undergoing their final stages of construction and will … Continue reading →

Danetree Primary School in Ewell is set to benefit from a School Street from May 2026, to reduce air pollution and improve road safety during the busiest times of the day. Danetree Road, Danetree Close, Oakhurst Road and a portion of Chessington Road will be open to pedestrians, cyclists and wheelers only during 8:00am to … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council is proud to announce the appointment of seven new foster carer ambassadors who will help shape and strengthen fostering across the county. These ambassadors will support the Council’s ambition to increase participation, representation, and meaningful feedback from foster carers and kinship carers. They will champion key areas such as recruitment, retention, health, education, kinship care and corporate parenting – ensuring foster carers have a strong voice in how services develop.  … Continue reading →

A major Surrey County Council programme supporting people with care needs to live more independently has reached its final milestone with the opening of a third supported independent living development in Cobham.  The new purpose-built site is the final development in a series of three designed to enable residents to lead fulfilling lives in their communities, with … Continue reading →

On Friday 13 March, the East and West Surrey Joint Committees met to continue their work supporting a smooth and well managed transition ahead of vesting day on 1 April 2027.  These committees bring together councillors from the current councils to begin planning for the move to the new East and West Surrey authorities. They will continue to meet … Continue reading →

A bold cross-county plan to bring thousands of people back into work in Surrey has received the backing of Surrey County Council and government ministers. The Get Surrey Working Plan brings key partners together to focus on supporting 26,900 economically inactive residents who want to work but currently face barriers to employment. Despite Surrey having … Continue reading →

Dedicated support for high street businesses across Surrey to attract new customers, boost sales and create growth is now available as part of wider efforts to strengthen and futureproof centres of the community. The Surrey High Street Growth and Innovation Programme is open to a wide range of businesses – from independent retailers to start-ups, … Continue reading →

Young people across Surrey have elected seven Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) in the 2026 Surrey youth elections.  In a strong demonstration of youth participation in local democracy, an incredible 4,810 young people voted in the elections – a 78% increase compared to 2024, and sixteen young people stood – more than double the number who … Continue reading →

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 →