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Surrey County Council has appointed Claire Edgar as its new Executive Director for Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships (AWHP). Claire, currently Southampton City Council’s Executive Director of Community Wellbeing, was chosen following a robust recruitment process and will join the council later this year. Claire, a qualified social worker, brings with her more than 20 … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is seeking support from residents, businesses and community groups to help shape a new ‘Local Nature Recovery Strategy’ (LNRS). Developed with partners, the strategy will set out a roadmap for the restoration and enhancement of Surrey’s natural environment, ensuring that it is sustainable now and for future generations. Marisa Heath, Cabinet Member … Continue reading
Access has been vastly improved up to iconic landmark, Box Hill in the Surrey Hills National Landscape thanks to the refurbishment of 300 steps. Originally installed by volunteers back in the 1980s, the steps had become eroded and difficult to navigate with visitors often detouring off the steps onto slippery and dangerous terrain. The steps, … Continue reading
Work Wise is aimed at jobseekers aged over 16 who may struggle to get into work due to health issues or disability, and is designed to empower and bolster the local workforce, whilst providing support and resources to individuals looking for work in Surrey and North East Hampshire. The Department for Work and Pensions-funded Individual … Continue reading
Construction will soon start on Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) Lingfield Fire Station for essential redevelopment. This project aims to modernise the station’s facilities, crewed by on-call staff, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency. It will include: The construction is scheduled to start before the end of summer. To … Continue reading
Cyber-curious students from Ash Manor School have been inspired to consider future careers in the sector after taking part in a special one-day workshop. The event was hosted by Surrey County Council in collaboration with the Surrey Cyber Security Cluster (SCSC) and SATRO Education Charity as part of the Inspire Surrey pilot programme, and was … Continue reading
Surrey Libraries are embracing the Summer Reading Challenge this year, with the creative theme from the Reading Agency ‘Marvellous Makers’ and plenty of varied activities to inspire young minds taking place. Launched in every Surrey Library on Saturday 6th July, children are invited to express themselves in creative ways, to tap into a world of … Continue reading
Hundreds of residents across Surrey can fast track their careers for free thanks to a range of courses in nine exciting and growing sectors. Surrey County Council is offering anyone aged 19 and over the opportunity to gain new skills and boost their earnings via a range of Skills Bootcamps. These government-funded courses are flexible … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has approved Ashford Town (Middlesex) Football Club’s application towards a new 3G Community Football Pitch, with the club set to receive a grant of £99,999 from the Your Fund Surrey Large Community Projects fund. This substantial investment will support the development of a new 3G community football pitch, marking a significant step … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has established a critical new task force to reduce the impact of utility roadworks and drive better coordination and communication of works across Surrey’s road network. Utility companies’ demands in Surrey are amongst the top five highest in the UK with 88 works starting every day in the last twelve months. In … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has secured funding to support children who are on Free School Meals (FSM) to receive free cycling and walking training. Feet First is a walking training programme for school children in Year 3 (aged 7 to 8 years old). Delivered by Surrey County Council’s walking instructors, children learn road safety skills to … Continue reading
The Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival returns for 2024, taking place in Camberley on 1 and 2 November. Once again, Surrey based cultural organisations, creative industries and education providers will come together to deliver the festival. The festival has been developed by Surrey County Council, in partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council, and a … Continue reading
In a wonderful display of community spirit and support, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service participated in the Big Leaf Foundation’s community seven-a-side football tournament, held at Surrey Sports Park as part of the Refugee Week 2024 celebrations. The Big Leaf Foundation, an award-winning Surrey charity founded in 2018, supports over 300 displaced young people through … Continue reading
Epsom Library is being transformed as part of Surrey Libraries modernisation programme and residents are invited to drop in to give their views at the library on Tuesday 9th July from 10am to 4pm. This is an opportunity to meet library staff, hear more about the improvements and give feedback on the designs for the … Continue reading
Congratulations to Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council and Rachael Wardell, Executive Director of Children, Families and Lifelong Learning at Surrey County Council who have both been awarded OBEs in The King’s Birthday Honours list 2024. Tim receives his Honour as Councillor and Leader for services to Local Government, and Rachael for services to … Continue reading
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