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Ten bus operators across the county have signed up to the Department for Transport’s £2 bus fare cap scheme announced yesterday (19 December 2022). From 1 January to 31 March 2023, a single bus journey will cost no more than £2 on selected routes across Surrey, helping people to save money and use their car … Continue reading
Teams and individuals who do outstanding work on behalf of the people of Surrey have been celebrated at the first Stars in Surrey award ceremony. The event – funded through sponsorship – saw standing ovations, laughter and some tears last week. Winners included County Council staff who look after young people in care, help elderly … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has partnered with Chessington World of Adventures Resort to help provide additional food for the Giraffes over the winter months. Surrey’s countryside estates team regularly coppice the council’s woodlands as part of essential habitat management on Surrey’s countryside sites. Chessington have been working with them to coppice hazel, chestnut and other local … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has today announced further engagement with local residents regarding the planned active travel scheme on London Road, Burpham in Guildford. The scheme was due to get underway on 9 January, but that will now be postponed to allow more detailed discussion with the local community, to help ensure the benefits of the … Continue reading
A public consultation asking for views on new plans which respond to the challenges of flooding and creating more access to open green spaces and sustainable travel routes has entered its final week. The River Thames Scheme launched a consultation for feedback on plans which include a new flood channel which will reduce the risk … Continue reading
Shaped from the views of hundreds of residents, carers, staff and care providers, Living Well in Later Life is the county council’s plan for making Surrey the best place it can be for older people. The plan sets out all the ways the council, working with its partners in the NHS, care sector and districts … Continue reading
Plans have been revealed for purpose-built homes to help older people live independently across four more Surrey sites. The county council is seeking outline planning permission for affordable extra care housing schemes in Ottershaw, Worcester Park, Camberley and Frimley. Between them, the four developments would provide in the region of 250 homes, a mix of … Continue reading
Paula Hartwell joined Surrey Fire and Rescue Service in January 1993 as the services first female firefighter, and after 30 years she’s hanging up her helmet. Since joining the service as a firefighter at Chertsey Fire Station, Paula went on to become a Leading Firefighter, followed by a Watch Commander in fire stations as well … Continue reading
Walkers and cyclists who live and travel through Burpham are set to benefit from new, improved footways and cycle lanes in both directions between Boxgrove Roundabout and the New Inn Lane roundabout on the A3100, London Road from next year. Works are set to get underway on the Burpham active travel scheme for five months … Continue reading
London Fire Brigade’s Independent Culture Review, chaired by Nazir Afzal OBE, has been published which has found a ‘culture of racism and misogyny’ in the Brigade. We would like to thank all those who took part in it for their honesty and courage in sharing their experiences. As a service we acknowledge the report and … Continue reading
Surrey County Council will celebrate the incredible efforts of those working and living in the county at the first Stars in Surrey recognition awards, taking place at Sandown Park Racecourse on Wednesday 7 December. Hosted by BBC broadcaster Peter Gordon, the event will recognise people like Irina Garmash-Creeger, Founder of Ukraine UK Unity, who is … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is asking residents who are choosing a real Christmas tree to donate £3 to plant a new tree in Surrey. Every year, thousands of residents decorate real Christmas trees as an essential and much-loved tradition during the festive season. To support the environment, donating £3 when a Christmas tree is purchased, can … Continue reading
A public consultation asking for views on new plans which respond to the challenges of flooding and creating more access to open green spaces and sustainable travel routes has now reached its halfway point, and additional online events have been added due to popular demand. The scheme, which includes a new flood channel, will reduce … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is disappointed that the Mayor of London and Transport for London has adopted the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) without addressing the key financial impacts on Surrey’s residents. Everyone can agree that the ambition to reduce car travel in order to improve air quality in London should be supported. … Continue reading
Specialists from the UK Health Security Agency have arranged for antibiotics to be offered to pupils and staff in Year 1 and 2 at a Surrey school as a precautionary measure, following two cases of invasive Group A streptococcal infection (iGAS). Sadly, one pupil from Ashford Church of England Primary School has died and another … Continue reading
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