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If you are under the age of 40 and making a name for yourself in business, we want to hear from you. Invest in Surrey, the inward investment service for Surrey, has launched the Surrey 40 Under 40 Business Awards with the aim of showcasing the achievements of the next generation of young entrepreneurs and … Continue reading
Surrey County Council have set out its 2022/23 budget, designed to tackle big challenges including mental health, climate change and social care, and make sure no one is left behind. The budget sets out how the council will spend just over £1bn on day-to-day services that everyone in Surrey relies on, as well as a … Continue reading
The government today published the Levelling Up White Paper, including plans for Local Government. Surrey County Council’s response to the paper is below. Cllr Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council, said: “Here in Surrey we welcome the government’s White Paper, with the clear recognition of the importance of local government and in particular County … Continue reading
As part of Surrey County Council’s ambition to ensure that No One Is Left Behind a one-off grant of £560k has just been awarded to the local Citizen’s Advice (CA) charities across Surrey. The council’s number one priority is to help those that need us most, and improve quality of life for everyone. This grant … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has unveiled a new look Surrey Matters – the council’s online magazine for residents. The website has been completely redesigned to make it easier to use and with residents’ interests at heart, so they don’t miss out on what’s going on in their county. With new features such as an interactive What’s … Continue reading
Sponsored by Surrey County Council, the CREST22 Business Awards which recognise the positive efforts of businesses to protect the environment and promote more sustainable working and lifestyles, are now open for entries. Open to businesses in and around Woking, the categories are: Going Circular Award Smarter Transport Award Transforming Food Award Efficiency Champion Award Sustainability … Continue reading
A pioneering fostering model in Surrey has now helped improve the lives of 70 young people, giving them a stronger support network and extended family. Surrey County Council introduced the Mockingbird Family Model, which in the UK is delivered by leading charity The Fostering Network, in October 2019. Children and young people in foster care … Continue reading
A shopkeeper selling counterfeit and illicit goods has been sentenced to 12 months community service following a Police and Trading Standards investigation. The first hearing was held at High Wycombe Magistrates on Wednesday 19 January. Mandeep Singh-Soni (50, Southall) pleaded guilty to six counts, including one count under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016, two counts … Continue reading
Surrey’s 39 gritters will trial running on environmentally friendly Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel from this week, as part of Surrey County Council’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions across the county. HVO fuel reduces the carbon produced from combustion engines by up to 90%. For every 1,000 litres of diesel burned, 3.6 tonnes of greenhouse gas … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is today proposing a new focus and funding boost to tackle an impending mental health crisis. The COVID pandemic has served to intensify the existing pressures on mental health services – making it harder for people to get the support they need. As part of the county’s No One Left Behind agenda, … Continue reading
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