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Surrey County Council’s adoption service has been rated ‘good’ by independent inspections. The council’s adoption service was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) in June. Cabinet Member for Children and Families Mary Angell said: “This inspection has confirmed that we have an adoption service that is performing strongly. It shows that the … Continue reading
Beacons to light up the sky for Diamond Jubilee Volunteers and community groups have been urged to build and light a beacon to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. A total of 2,012 beacons are expected to light up the commonwealth as part of the programme to mark the Queen’s 60 years on the throne. The … Continue reading
One year Olympic countdown Context: With just one year to go before the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Surrey’s preparations are in full swing. Since it was announced the Games were coming to London, the county council has been leading the charge to make sure local residents and businesses benefit as much as possible. Quote: Denise … Continue reading
County council agrees plans for severe winter weather Surrey County Council is already preparing to tackle severe winter weather – even though it is high summer. Efforts to tackle ice and snow are being stepped up by investing nearly £750,000 of savings the council made through striking a better deal with new contractors May Gurney. … Continue reading
A trader has been banned from setting foot in markets after he was caught selling fake cosmetics by Surrey County Council Trading Standards officers. Graham Jardine, 49, of Lower Queen’s Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, was twice caught selling counterfeit goods at Kempton Park Market, Surrey. Trading standards officers seized almost 2,000 fake items during two … Continue reading
In his latest blog, Dr Andrew Povey, Leader of Surrey County Council discusses libraries and asks “What changes would you make to your local library if you were given the power?”
Sir, I extend an invitation to those people who are disappointed about missing out on Olympic tickets to come to Surrey to watch Britain’s first bid for a gold medal for free. (Young lead the field in Olympic passion, P15, July 15). The men’s and women’s road cycle races will take place in the county … Continue reading
Surrey develops dementia tool with Department of Health Surrey County Council has developed a tool to help councils nationally improve standards of care for people with dementia. It has created a system for the Department of Health that all local authorities can use to track how successful initiatives to support people with the condition have … Continue reading
Surrey school children followed in the tyre tracks of Hollywood stars and Formula One drivers by racing their own cars on the Top Gear test track. Unlike the stars in reasonably priced cars, the youngsters had to first design and make their own electric cars before racing them on the circuit at Dunsfold Park near … Continue reading
Surrey leader calls for more community volunteers Surrey County Council leader Dr Andrew Povey held up shining examples of volunteer work in the county as he urged even more people to get involved in their communities. Dr Povey used a meeting of the Full Council (18 July) to highlight volunteers as an excellent example of … Continue reading
Ideas to improve libraries Surrey County Council is in talks with users of all 11 libraries that local communities have the chance to take over. Denise Saliagopoulos, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: “People have come up with excellent suggestions for how community partnerships could work and they should be commended for … Continue reading
Local residents, children and cyclists to get wristbands for London-Surrey Cycle Classic Local residents, children and cyclists all have a chance to watch the London-Surrey Cycle Classic from the Zig Zag Road area of Box Hill. The 140km race, on Sunday 14 August, will act as a test event for the 2012 Olympic men’s and … Continue reading
Surrey invests £2m in centres for children with special education needs Context: Surrey County Council has signed off investment of £2 million in education for children with special needs. A new centre will be built and the council’s nine specialist resource facilities at mainstream primary schools will be improved. Quote: Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member … Continue reading
Young people encouraged to sign up to community scheme Young people in Surrey are being encouraged to sign up to a scheme aimed at getting them more involved in the community. The National Citizen Service involves two weeks away from home, team building exercises and individual challenges. Youth charity Catch22, Surrey Clubs for Young People … Continue reading
Following today’s news that four Surrey schools are among the first in England to be given a teacher training role as part of a new national initiative, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Learning Peter Martin said: "Surrey has some of the best performing schools in the country and the success of these … Continue reading
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