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Two weeks ago, Stars in Surrey Awards 2024 lit up the evening at G Live on Tuesday 3 December with a celebration of extraordinary individuals and teams who go above and beyond to make Surrey a better place to live, work, and thrive. Organised by Surrey County Council (SCC), this event recognises the dedication, innovation, … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) recently attended fire caused by a lithium-ion-powered mobility scooter charging in a communal hallway in Guildford. Thanks to the quick response of the crews, the fire was contained, and residents were kept safe. However, the incident highlights the risks posed by charging devices in communal areas or blocking escape … Continue reading
Surrey County Council (SCC) proudly re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant on Tuesday (10 December 2024) reinforcing its enduring commitment to ensuring fair treatment for all members of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, their families, and the bereaved. The Covenant was re-signed during a special ceremony witnessed by Full Council on Tuesday 10th … Continue reading
Rachael Wardell, Executive Director for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning at Surrey County Council, said: “Sara’s death is incredibly distressing and we share in the profound horror at the terrible details that have emerged during the trial. We cannot begin to comprehend the suffering that poor Sara endured at the hands of members of her … Continue reading
Following an inspection in October 2024, Ofsted has graded Ruth House, a children’s home for Surrey children and young people with learning or neurodevelopmental disabilities, as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. Ofsted commended the ‘remarkable progress’ that young people make whilst living at the home, with Inspectors observing that ‘they are looked after by staff who … Continue reading
A series of additional highways improvements will take place over the autumn and winter to enhance the appearance and condition of Surrey’s roads and pavements. Extra highways teams are being mobilised across the county to improve pathways, roadsides and rural areas. Activities will include cutting back hedges, clearing growth that might be obstructing pathways … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has published its draft budget for the next financial year, and is now asking residents for their views. While councils across the country face huge pressures on their finances, Surrey is confident it will set a balanced budget for next year, but there are difficult decisions to make to ensure services are … Continue reading
Next week our amazing residents, organisations, volunteers and charities will come together for the third Surrey County Council annual Stars in Surrey awards, with the ceremony taking place on Tuesday 3 December at G Live in Guildford. This highly anticipated event is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the individuals and teams who go above and … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is issuing an important safety warning to residents following a rise in battery related fires over the past five years. As of September this year the service has attended 55 battery related fires. In comparison, last year we attended 53 incidents, compared to 20 in 2022 and 13 in 2021. … Continue reading
Bridging the gap between education and employment to boost opportunities for all was the focus of the first ever Surrey Careers Hub conference. Up to 70 representatives from employers, schools, colleges and training providers attended the event last week at Nescot College in Epsom. The aim was to celebrate the successes achieved in the first … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is rolling out additional support for tens of thousands of unpaid carers living in the county as part of a new digital service. At least 90,000 people in Surrey provide unpaid care for friends, family members or neighbours. Through the new initiative, these unpaid carers will gain access to a wide range of free … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s adult social care service has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission which praised a focus on supporting people to lead independent lives in their own homes and communities. Following an inspection which gathered feedback from residents, carers, staff, partners and providers, the social care regulator highlighted a number of strengths … Continue reading
A leading football club in Surrey are backing efforts to help Surrey residents hit their goals by boosting their confidence with numbers. Woking FC has teamed up with Surrey County Council to encourage its supporters to sign up to Multiply so they do not get caught offside when figuring things out. It is estimated 1 … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has been allocated £12,074,800 from the Department for Transport, to further improve and protect local buses. The council will work with bus operators to allocate the funding, which is likely to generate more frequent buses on popular routes, protect services in rural areas and improve punctuality. The investment will also be … Continue reading
Surrey’s team of gritter drivers are now available 24/7 to help keep residents moving during the colder months. Our 39 state-of-the art gritting vehicles are ready to grit the county’s busiest routes before and during severe weather, using the 10,000 tonnes of salt stored at our four Surrey depots. Winter arrangements typically begin in October and … Continue reading
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