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SE7’s new master’s degree to train the next generation of public sector managers has already attracted interest from organisations involved in road maintenance. The National Roads Authority in the Republic of Ireland and Aberdeenshire Council have got in touch to find out more information about the course. The two-year MSc in highway engineering was launched … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is calling on young performers from across the county to enter the biggest school talent contest ever to take place in Surrey. Students aged seven to 16 can film their 2012 Games inspired acts and post them on YouTube to enter the Surrey Schools Have Talent competition for their chance to perform … Continue reading
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has urged other local authorities to follow Surrey County Council’s lead on superfast broadband. The Cabinet Minister said Surrey’s aim of ensuring every business and home has access to superfast broadband in two years would be a “fantastic achievement”. The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport said: “Surrey … Continue reading
Deputy leader Peter Martin was interviewed today by BBC Surrey presenter Nick Wallis about Surrey County Council’s superfast broadband plans. It followed a county council survey that showed nine out of 10 internet users in the county got broadband speeds below the national average. Courtesy of BBC Surrey
A blaze raging at Britain’s largest cemetery has sparked a wildfire warning as drought grips the south east. More than 40 firefighters are tackling the flames across a 17 acre area of Brookwood Cemetery* near Woking. Six fire engines, a water tanker and six specialist off-road vehicles are currently battling the fire which started just after … Continue reading
People are being urged to bid for a share of a £2.3 million pot of money* earmarked for community projects, as part of a new Surrey County Council campaign. Love Where You Live was launched this week to encourage residents to volunteer and play a more active role to improve their communities, as well as … Continue reading
Nagging wives, dodgy fast food and mad dashes for the loo are just some of the weird and wonderful excuses drivers have given to the police for speeding. As part of Surrey Police’s and Surrey County Council’s Drive SMART road safety campaign, traffic cops recalled some of the strange and downright absurd reasons they have … Continue reading
A fleet of new fire engines have been unveiled as part of Surrey County Council’s investment in new equipment. Fire chiefs have taken delivery of two of the 12 new Scania engines as well as new equipment to cut motorists free from crashed vehicles. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety Kay Hammond and … Continue reading
Transport Minister Norman Baker has singled out the work done by SE7 to “negotiate savings” from the group of councils’ combined roads bill. The minister championed the alliance of seven South East councils for its road maintenance efficiency drive at The Future Highways Delivery conference in London, pointing to savings through improved deals from contractors … Continue reading
Surrey County Council hosted a meeting of regional business leaders as part of its efforts to promote economic growth. The Confederation of British Industry’s South East Regional Director Malcolm Hyde, Brian Farrugia, the chairman of the business-led enterprise partnership Surrey Connects, and Anne Crean, CEO of business growth specialists Connect 2 Innovation, attended the meeting … Continue reading
Can you freeze eggs? And is it safe to leave an open tin of beans in the fridge? Answers to these questions and many more are given by chef Carmela Tomkins on Surrey County Council’s Love Food Surrey campaign website. It features a host of recipe ideas for leftovers, shopping and food storage tips. John … Continue reading
Tourism in Surrey is set for a bumper summer with holiday enquiries up 55 per cent thanks to an increase in visitors attracted by the Olympics, according to industry experts. Diana Roberts from Guildford Tourist Information Centre pointed towards early hotel bookings and a flow of phone enquires as positive signs. She said: “We’re expecting … Continue reading
Helyn Clack, Cabinet Member for Community Services and the 2012 Games at Surrey County Council, was interviewed by BBC Surrey’s Sarah Gorrell about the judicial review of Surrey’s library plans.
Most Surrey internet users have broadband speeds below the national average, according to a survey. Connection speeds in nearly nine out of 10 businesses and homes fall short of the national average of 6.7mbps*. In some cases, speeds are considerably worse than those commonly experienced on mobile phones. The findings come from a survey done … Continue reading
Surrey County Council leader David Hodge used a meeting of the Full Council today to announce funding for a telecare initiative. Telecare equipment helps older people live independently in their own homes.
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