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Surrey County Council has been awarded a Gold Green Apple Environment Award for its work to restore land at The Downs in Caterham. Green Apple Environment Awards recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice around the world. Since the early 1800s, the site has been used a chalk quarry, landfill waste site and most recently … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet is due to discuss £30 million of funding to deliver seven capital projects identified in the Surrey Infrastructure Plan. Projects include town centre and highway improvements, active and sustainable travel schemes, and flood alleviation schemes. £8.64million of the funding would come from Surrey County Council, with the rest coming from external … Continue reading
On Thursday 17 November, Surrey Libraries launched Chinese and British, the free exhibition at Woking Library that draws on personal stories and moments of national significance to ask what it means to be Chinese and British. For the launch, Surrey Libraries partnered with the Chinese Association of Woking to create an evening that celebrated Chinese … Continue reading
Cllr Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council, said: “Today’s autumn statement contained much that local government can be happy about, helping us ensure no-one is left behind. I am pleased to see that government has listened to our calls for a postponement of the adult social care reforms and for further support for the … Continue reading
Over 200 schools and education settings in Surrey, help tackle climate change by becoming Eco-Schools, a global award programme which recognises the efforts made to make sustainability an integral part of school life. Currently, 73 schools in Surrey have gained the highest Green Flag Award, which recognises their commitment to tackle environmental issues and empower … Continue reading
The River Thames Scheme (RTS) has discovered a nationally rare mayfly (Caenis beskidensis), which hadn’t been spotted in the UK for 49 years and has never been seen in the River Thames. The invertebrate, which was last seen in Herefordshire in 1973, was discovered near Walton Bridge as part of the project’s routine survey … Continue reading
Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards officers are returning thousands of pounds to residents who have been defrauded by an international lottery scam. In a landmark investigation, the National Trading Standards Team hosted by Surrey County Council, working with the United States Federal Trade Commission, identified US-based fraudsters who targeted UK households with scam mail offering … Continue reading
From 21 to 25 November, 10am-2.30pm, an interactive exhibition will be in the Youth Hub (ex-Decathlon store in the Elmsleigh Centre, by the bus station in Staines), where residents will be able to contribute their thoughts on the town so the ideas can be incorporated into a new mural being painted on the walls underneath … Continue reading
Plans have been unveiled for affordable extra care housing on the site of a former day centre in Banstead. The county council is seeking outline planning permission for a development which will enable older people to live independently for longer in their local community. Around 50 one and two-bedroom flats would be provided on the … Continue reading
A fraudster has received an immediate 32-month custodial sentence after being found guilty of 14 charges following a Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards investigation. On Friday 4 November 2022 at the Crown Court in Guildford, Stewart Munnery (aged 46, Tadworth, Surrey) was charged with the following: Mr Munnery received individual sentences for all the charges … Continue reading
On Friday 4 November Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s football team played host to Surrey Police, with the shared goal of improving road safety during the winter period. The fixture was planned to highlight the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and general road safety during the winter period. Those in … Continue reading
It’s Flood Action Week, so it’s time for Surrey residents who live near rivers or other watercourses, or who can be impacted by surface water or groundwater flooding, to be prepared in case of severe weather over the winter months. With 13 flood alerts currently in place in Surrey making sure you’re aware of your … Continue reading
Today marks the start of a nine-week consultation on the future for bus services in Surrey. The consultation is seeking residents’ views on three areas: Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Transport, Infrastructure and Economy said: “The bus industry is facing a challenging time, resulting from the drop in passenger numbers and rising costs following the COVID-19 … Continue reading
Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards have donated over 3,500 items to two foodbanks as part of their celebrations for reaching 150 Primary Authority Partnerships. The foodbanks in question are in Aylesbury and Epsom & Ewell, with the items donated including food, household cleaning supplies, personal care items and cash. Alongside their business partners, Buckinghamshire and … Continue reading
This Winter, Surrey County Council, district, borough and town and parish councils have been working together with Surrey’s fantastic faith and community groups to open up a network of Warm Hubs that are there to support residents who will be affected by the cost-of-living and energy crisis. Many millions of UK residents will be affected … Continue reading
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