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Surrey County Council has asked for comments on plans to recycle more building waste in the county. Each year around 370,000 tonnes of construction and demolition aggregates, including concrete, bricks and masonry, are recycled in Surrey. The council’s aim is to increase this to 900,000 tonnes a year by 2026. By using more recycled materials … Continue reading
Nearly 24,000 people sign up to Surrey’s waste app Context: Nearly 24,000 people have signed up to a free smartphone scheme that helps to prevent Surrey residents forking out £1 million a year to dispose of trade waste. Surrey County Council developed its own BlackBerry application for a van and trailer permit scheme that aims … Continue reading
Road deaths fall in Surrey The number of people killed on Surrey’s roads has fallen this year, new figures show. Statistics show that road deaths fell from 22 in the first eight months of 2010 to 13 in the same period this year. This follows figures for the whole of 2010 showing that the number … Continue reading
Paralympic hopeful urges people to snap up tickets for the Games A Croatian Paralympic hopeful training in Surrey has urged people to snap up London 2012 tickets which go on sale on Friday. Swimmer Dino Sinovcic spent the week training at Surrey Sports Park, in Guildford, as part of his preparations for the Paralympic Games. … Continue reading
Solar panels offer significant savings Solar panels are to be installed on Surrey County Council buildings in a move that is set to save taxpayers £2 million. The council will place solar panels on the roofs of up to 25 buildings it owns across Surrey. Savings from smaller electricity bills and income from selling spare … Continue reading
Community Film Unit wins social enterprise award A film unit Surrey County Council launched has been handed a national award recognising its status as a social enterprise working for the benefit of local communities. The Community Film Unit, set up just over a year ago through the county council’s youth development service, has been awarded … Continue reading
Plans to keep all Surrey’s libraries open set for decision An initiative to allow communities to take over the running of their local libraries is set for a decision by Surrey County Council’s Cabinet. The plans are part of the county council’s aim to keep all 52 of its libraries open despite the fact other … Continue reading
County spearheads drive to take on 200 apprentices in 100 days Surrey County Council is spearheading a drive to fill 200 apprentice places in 100 days. News of the initiative to boost the job prospects of young people in Surrey comes in the same week as the Government launched measures to slash red tape for … Continue reading
Fire service on the hunt for old horseboxes. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has appealed for a donation of any old horseboxes to practice rescuing the animals from road accidents. With four major race courses in the county, including Epsom Downs and Kempton Park, Surrey’s roads are an artery for the movement of thoroughbreds and … Continue reading
Detail Surrey’s largest library will undergo a complete refurbishment to make it the most modern and user friendly branch in Surrey. Woking library in Gloucester Walk will end up bigger when it is modernised under plans agreed on Friday, 19 August, by Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Change and Efficiency Tim Hall. The library’s … Continue reading
Olympic deal sparks business talks A deal to train Olympic athletes in Surrey has led to business talks between Surrey and Nigeria. Business leaders from the Bank of Industry Nigeria visited Surrey last week to explore the opportunities the county has to offer. The African nation is keen to build on its relationship with Surrey … Continue reading
A sailing boat, an 8ft polystyrene snowman and a coffin are just some of the weird and wonderful items people have taken to Surrey County Council community recycling centres. A tortoise had a lucky escape when it was accidentally tipped into a green waste bin before being spotted and an absent minded husband may have … Continue reading
Surrey has achieved a 50% recycling rate for household waste almost a decade ahead of schedule. A Government target requires councils to recycle at least half their household waste by 2020 which means Surrey is nine years ahead of time. The green milestone was reached thanks to the willingness of residents and councils to recycle … Continue reading
Tens of thousands of spectators lined roads to cheer British hero Mark Cavendish to London-Surrey Cycle Classic victory. The race acted as a dress rehearsal for next year’s men’s and women’s Olympic road races, which take place on Saturday 28 July and Sunday 29 July respectively. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Services and … Continue reading
Surrey prepared for Olympic road race dress rehearsal The finishing touches are being put to preparations for the London-Surrey Cycle Classic as the county gets ready to welcome some of the world’s best cyclists. The 140km race on Sunday 14 August will act as a rehearsal for the Olympic men’s and women’s road races next … Continue reading
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