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People can now step into a virtual world anywhere, anytime, to wander around a library. Surrey County Council has digitised Dorking library, allowing people to experience being in the branch from the comfort of their own home, the train to work, or anywhere else with an internet connection. Both members and non-library members can enter … Continue reading
A plan to regenerate Woking town centre that will create nearly 1,000 jobs and feature a new state-of-the-art fire station has been backed by Surrey County Council. The authority has agreed to join forces with Woking Borough Council and private company Moyallen to transform the Bandstand Square area of the town. A new Marks & … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Paul Brocklehurst spoke alongside the man in charge of IT for the 2012 Games at a national event looking at technology in business. Surrey’s head of information management and technology joined LOCOG’s chief information officer for the London Olympics Gerry Pennell at the CIO Summit. Others speakers at the event in London … Continue reading
An innovative approach to young people’s services has helped Surrey County Council scoop an awards double. The drive to transform young people’s services saw community groups take over running youth centres and savings of £1.8m a year for taxpayers. It won the council the Best Public Procurement Project category in the Chartered Institute of Purchasing … Continue reading
Surrey County Council Cabinet Member Tony Samuels has taken part in a national debate about economic regeneration. During the discussion organised by the Guardian the Cabinet Member for Assets and Regeneration Programmes highlighted schemes in Merstham and Woking. To find out his views,follow this link.
Below is a story from organisers of the Tour of Britain which culminated in Surrey this year. This year’s Tour of Britain cycle race has been hailed as a resounding success and also enjoyed its largest ever television audience, with almost a million viewers tuning in to watch either live coverage or highlights on each … Continue reading
Surrey County Council Chairman Lavinia Sealy greeted Princess Alexandra when she visited County Hall to attend a citizenship ceremony. The royal guest saw the new citizens swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen. Her visit was arranged as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Volunteers took control of the first Surrey library to be run by local people and immediately extended opening times. They took over the day to day running of Byfleet library on Saturday September 22, giving them the power to unleash the branch’s full potential. One of the first decisions made by the volunteers was to … Continue reading
An efficiency programme of Public Value Reviews (PVRs) launched by Surrey County Council leader David Hodge has uncovered savings of £280 million. The figure was reached three years after the drive started to ensure residents receive the best possible services and maximum value for money. With five left to go, the council has revealed that … Continue reading
Fulham manager Martin Jol was joined by Surrey County Council Cabinet Member for Community Safety Kay Hammond to celebrate the achievements of young people bidding to get into work. The duo congratulated 16 young people from Surrey and parts of London who successfully completed a course at the Premier League football club aimed at equipping … Continue reading
Technology will be at the forefront of the fight against ice and snow this winter, following a decision by councillors. Gritters equipped with GPS trackers, thermal mapping of salting routes and smart grit bins are all part of the plans to keep Surrey moving in bad weather. The use of GPS will allow the council … Continue reading
Voluntary, private and public sectors united to get involved in shaping services that help people live in their own homes and communities. Surrey County Council and Surrey Heath Borough Council jointly staged the event to look at helping to give the elderly, disabled people, those with mental health problems and carers more choice and independence. … Continue reading
A party from China has visited Surrey County Council to strengthen education links. Led by the Vice-President of Putuo Teachers’ College Mr Qu Zhijun, the 20-strong party from the district of Shanghai met council and school counterparts, including Chairman Lavinia Sealy, Cabinet Member for Children and Learning Linda Kemeny and Cabinet Member for Children and Families … Continue reading
An investigation has been launched into ways to reduce congestion and damage caused by utility companies digging up roads. Energy, communication and water firms all need to carry out roadworks, but bad timing and poor repairs can cause a nightmare for motorists and cost taxpayers money. When Surrey County Council tested a sample of utility … Continue reading
Police and fire services have joined forces in a move designed to provide a better service. Officers* from Surrey Police have moved into Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s Painshill station. The approach is part of Surrey County Council’s** new agenda to get everyone working together as one team for the benefit of Surrey. Initially being … Continue reading
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