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Surrey residents can now receive support to upgrade their homes with energy saving ‘retrofit’ measures including insulation, heat pumps and solar panels through an innovative Home Energy Improvement ‘One-Stop Shop’ pilot scheme. Surrey County Council (SCC) is working in partnership with Furbnow, specialists in home energy improvements, to help people make the transition to a … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has raised a total of £107,618 for The Firefighters Charity, in a fantastic year of fundraising. From charity walks to car washes and open days, the service has hosted and taken part in various events and activities between 2023-2024 to raise life-changing funds for firefighters and their families. Reaching new … Continue reading
Construction will soon start on Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s Reigate Fire Station for essential redevelopment. The project aims to modernise the station’s facilities ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency. It will include: The construction is scheduled to start in October. To facilitate this work, Reigate Fire Station crew and their … Continue reading
Surrey County Council, in partnership with Surrey’s three leading universities – Royal Holloway, University of London; University for the Creative Arts; and the University of Surrey – is proud to announce the launch of a new Civic Agreement for Surrey. This groundbreaking initiative defines a shared commitment for these organisations to work collaboratively in the … Continue reading
Children in Stoke, Ash and Westborough have been taking part in Olympic themed activities as part of a scheme awarded over £120,000 from the Mental Health Investment Fund. The Children’s Holiday Inclusive Play Scheme (CHIPS) had a fun-filled summer thanks to generous support from the fund, which supports people in improving their emotional health and … Continue reading
Surrey County Council (SCC) is pleased to announce the successful implementation of a cutting-edge telephone system, enhancing communication and streamlining processes for residents and staff. The new system will deliver an enhanced experience for residents in the county, with faster call handling times resulting in reduced waiting times. This feeds into the organisation’s strategic vision … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s new ‘FixMyStreet’ online reporting tool will now make it easier for residents to report potholes, faulty traffic signals and other street defects, following its launch today (Tuesday 17 September). FixMyStreet allows people to quickly and simply report issues in their area which need fixing, cleaning or clearing. Accessed via Surrey County Council’s … Continue reading
Free, flexible Multiply courses are now available for Surrey residents who would like to improve their confidence using numbers. Around half of the UK working age population don’t have strong numeracy skills, or don’t feel confident about working with numbers. Now Surrey residents can do something about it without having to go back to the … Continue reading
Today marks the start of a four-week consultation on the future of the community recycling centre at Bagshot in Surrey. Following a recent review of the operation, Surrey County Council is recommending the closure of Bagshot Community Recycling Centre (CRC) due to: The closure of the site is recommended on the above grounds but … Continue reading
Surrey County Council (SCC) are currently seeking feedback from residents on how the council uses its financial resources. These views will help inform the draft budget for the 2025/26 financial year. Each year, the council is required to balance its budget so that spending does not exceed income from council tax, grants and other sources. … Continue reading
A Surrey organisation is addressing the social isolation experienced by autistic girls after receiving £49,999 from the Mental Health Investment Fund. Appeer CIC recently received the funding, which enabled organisers to deliver support sessions for the young girls, along with their parents and carers. The project focuses on creating safe, supportive spaces where autistic girls … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service proudly participated in the national 999 Emergency Services Day commemoration, honouring the vital work of emergency services across the UK. The event took place at the Surrey County Council headquarters this morning, with key figures and VIPs in attendance to show their support and gratitude for those who serve on … Continue reading
Leading UK shared transport operator Beryl has been appointed to deliver Guildford’s brand new e-bike hire scheme. Beryl was appointed by a project partnership made up of Surrey County Council, which is contributing £1.05million to help the start-up of the scheme, Guildford Borough Council, which is contributing £250,000, and the University of Surrey. The scheme … Continue reading
On-demand buses are now available in East, Central, North and Southwest Surrey to help more residents get around the county, at a time that suits them. Rather than being restricted by traditional bus timetables, the accessible mini buses are available for travel for everyone, when they are needed. Buses also operate out of the areas … Continue reading
Businesses across Surrey now have a much greater voice in guiding the growth of the county’s economy thanks to the relaunched and revitalised Surrey Business Leaders Forum. Just weeks after the government handed Surrey County Council greater strategic powers to support economic development across the county, steps have been taken to ensure the private sector … Continue reading
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