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Motorists can receive web updates this winter about roads that have been gritted. A ‘gritter Twitter’ service has been launched on the social networking site by Surrey County Council and BBC Surrey. The feed, that can be found at http://www.twitter.com/surreytravel, provides regular updates on gritting activity together with traffic information, weather conditions and road closures. … Continue reading
Context: Ofsted has this week said Surrey’s children’s services are “performing well” in an assessment of the department. In its annual report on the council’s performance, the watchdog said: Almost all the children’s services the council provides are “good or outstanding” Most primary schools are “good or outstanding” Most secondary schools are “good or outstanding” … Continue reading
People have been asked to give their views on ways to improve the county’s heritage service and help it provide better value for money for Surrey residents. An online survey is being run as part of a public value review into what the heritage service does well, what it could do better and what could … Continue reading
A new fire station for Guildford came a step closer after Surrey County Council’s Cabinet agreed that a planning application should be submitted. The plan is to build a state-of-the-art new building on land at Ladymead in Guildford that will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The new building will include better … Continue reading
New Surrey County Council Cabinet member Tony Samuels today spoke alongside Eric Pickles at an event looking at how the public sector can save money through managing its property more effectively. The event launched the Westminster Sustainable Business Forum’s latest research paper Leaner and Greener II – Putting Buildings to Work. Sharing the platform with … Continue reading
The Olympic torch relay will pass through 11 towns and villages in Surrey during its nationwide tour, it was revealed today. The flame will be in Surrey on July 10 and 17, next year, before returning again on July 20 for a night of celebration at Stoke Park in Guildford. This will be the final … Continue reading
All Surrey County Council’s departments are underspending while also meeting or beating savings targets, new figures reveal. Latest data shows the council’s directorates are on course to spend £3.9 million less than planned in this financial year. This is on top of the £59m of savings they are already on their way to achieving in … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has a new fleet of gritters equipped with the latest technology ready to keep motorists moving in severe winter weather. The 24 new vehicles* are ready to hit the road as part of the council’s pool of 40-plus gritters loaded with some of the 17,000 tonnes of salt stockpiled at depots across … Continue reading
The Canadian Road Cycling Team has decided to train in Surrey to prepare for the London 2012 Games. The announcement comes soon after it was revealed the USA will also base its elite cyclists in the county to prepare for the Olympic road and time trial races, which will both take place in Surrey. The … Continue reading
Reporters, photographers and film crews are invited to cover winter preparation stories in Surrey. Opportunities include: Going out with a gritting lorry. Nearly 17,000 tonnes of salt stored at depots across Surrey. Grit bins being filled up for householders to treat roads and pavements. Interviews with the key players charged with keeping Surrey moving during … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is set to launch the third phase of a bus review that has already seen passengers have their say on shaping services while also saving £2.5 million. The final stage of the review, covering Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley, Guildford and Waverley, starts on 1 November. A public consultation will run until … Continue reading
A record amount of salt is being stockpiled by Surrey County Council to tackle severe winter weather. A fleet of trucks has been making deliveries to take salt stocks up to nearly 17,000 tonnes from last winter’s 13,000 tonnes. More than 40 gritters are standing by at depots including Merrow, near Guildford, Witley, Bagshot and … Continue reading
Motorists are being urged to take care passing horse riders in Surrey as the nights draw in. With the clocks going back at the weekend (30 October), horse riders are also being asked to wear high visibility clothing to give drivers more time to see them properly. The call is being made by Surrey County … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is looking for 21 families to adopt children who are currently waiting for a home. The council is particularly keen to hear from people who could offer a home for older children, sibling groups or children with specific health issues. The call is being made to coincide with National Adoption Week, which … Continue reading
Oversized cigarette lighters that can explode into fireballs without warning have sparked a safety message from Surrey County Council Trading Standards. Almost 200 of the giant lighters have been seized from shops and market stalls in Surrey alone, with the majority of them failing safety tests. They have also been found on sale elsewhere in … Continue reading
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