Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is proud to announce that Chief Fire Officer Dan Quin and Councillor Kevin Deanus, Cabinet Member for Fire and Rescue, and Resilience, have become SCAMbassadors for the Friends Against Scams initiative. This will empower SFRS to raise awareness, support victims of scams, and work with the community to combat … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is calling on the public to help make this Christmas a little brighter for children who will be spending time in hospital over the festive period. From now until 19th December, Reigate Fire Station will serve as a drop-off point for new toy donations, which will be distributed to children … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce that Hopescourt School, a new specialist free school designed for 200 autistic pupils aged 4-19 years and those with communication and interaction needs, has officially opened its temporary site in West Molesey. After two years of hard work, planning and development, in partnership between Surrey County Council and Bourne Education … Continue reading
An occupational therapy (OT) team within Surrey County Council has won a national smart working award for the way it handles new requests for support from local residents. The team covering Reigate and Banstead ran an innovative pilot programme dubbed ‘Smart Working in Occupational Therapy’ (SWOT) to both improve the service they offer to people … Continue reading
Camberley greeted over 250 young people last weekend, as they immersed themselves in the varied arts and cultural opportunities available in Surrey. The hugely successful, Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival 2024 was held at both Camberly Theatre and Camberley Library on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November The Festival was packed with free events … Continue reading
Fostering can mean everything to those involved; that is the message of a powerful new fostering film from over 100 councils. ‘Everything’, a new fostering recruitment film, will have its Surrey premier at a private screening and fostering information session at Nova Cinema, Woking, on Thursday 14 November. As well as celebrating our existing community … Continue reading
Last Friday saw the return of a singular missing hospital record book, sought by Surrey’s History Centre for 30 years and filling an important gap in the historic records discovered at The Manor Hospital in Epsom by Julian Pooley, Public Services & Engagement Manager at Surrey History Centre. The book contains the medical case book … Continue reading
Surrey County Council welcomes the extension by government of the Household Support Fund in this year’s Autumn Statement, after 86,000 Surrey households were supported by the fund last year. In addition to the Household Support fund this autumn and winter, the council will continue to support residents with financial help, support and information. The council … Continue reading
There is less than one week to go until this year’s Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival arrives in Camberley! On Friday 1 November and Saturday 2 November young people aged 11 – 18 years old from across Surrey are invited to take part in a range of arts activities and learn about opportunities in … Continue reading
Following extensive engagement and consultation regarding changes to a section of London Road in Guildford, Cabinet Members at Surrey County Council have decided not to proceed with a major part of the scheme. Residents and people who travel through the area were invited to give their views on a proposed new cycling and walking route … Continue reading
The Supreme Court issued its decision in June 2024 on the challenge brought against the Council’s decision to grant planning permission for oil production at the Horse Hill site. The Supreme Court ruled that the County Council acted unlawfully by not considering the indirect, downstream emissions of the oil when burnt in the Environmental Statement … Continue reading
Redhill library is set to re-open next summer in Warwick Quadrant, following a full refurbishment and works to address the Reinforced Autoclaved Concrete (RAAC) discovered in late 2024. The works will ensure all the RAAC issues are resolved, and the full refurbishment will provide a bright, welcoming and modern library. The newly refurbished library will include … Continue reading
Ex-smoker Councillor Mark Nuti, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, and Public Health, visited the One You Surrey stop smoking service to find out how we’re supporting smokers to quit. Around 12% of adults in Surrey smoke, and from personal experience Mark knows that it can be tough to give up smoking. When he visited … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service recognised 54 staff members and individuals at its annual Awards and Commendations Ceremony. The event, held on 15 October, at G Live, Guildford celebrated staff for their long service, professionalism and commitment to their roles. Awards were also handed out to dedicated volunteers, as well as community members for acts … Continue reading
On 8 October, Surrey County Council (SCC) approved a motion to sign Good Company’s End Poverty Pledge. Today is the United Nations’ International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This year’s theme is ‘acting together’ to create fairer and more inclusive societies, so on this day, Councillor Mark Nuti, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, … Continue reading