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Surrey Fire and Rescue Service smash national charity fundraising record

Surrey’s Salfords Fire Station and Joint Fire Control have set a new record for fire and rescue fundraising – bringing in over £9,000 (including £2,000 match funding to be received from Barclays) from their Christmas Grotto event, with every penny supporting Fire Fighters Charity. The total comfortably tops the previous national single event benchmark of … Continue reading

Surrey residents invited to join Switch Together Energy and reduce energy bills

Surrey County Council is encouraging residents to take part in Switch Together Energy – a free, no‑obligation group‑buying scheme that helps households secure competitive energy tariffs, with many offers backed by 100% renewable electricity.  Run in partnership with iChoosr, a trusted expert in community group‑buying, Switch Together Energy brings households together so energy suppliers can bid to offer better value … Continue reading

Surrey residents eligible for a free flu jab encouraged to get it before the festive season begins

With Surrey residents preparing to gather and mingle over the festive period, there is still time to get a flu vaccine. Nationally, the NHS is facing an early and significant flu wave, with England’s top emergency care doctor warning there is “no peak in sight yet.” Latest figures show an average of 1,717 patients in hospital beds across … Continue reading

Surrey Youth Voice Awards celebrates the young people making a difference in their communities

On Saturday 6 December, Surrey County Council celebrated the achievements of young people and youth-led groups across the county at the 2025 Surrey Youth Voice Awards.  Held at the Nova Cinema in Woking, the event brought together nominees, families, and local leaders to recognise the inspirational achievements of Surrey young people. The awards recognise a range of positive contributions, such as advocating for youth, … Continue reading

A night of glitter, sparkle and celebration: Stars in Surrey 2025

Surrey County Council is proud to announce the winners of the Stars in Surrey 2025 Awards, following a spectacular evening of celebration at G Live, Guildford. The event glittered from start to finish and was a truly uplifting night filled with sparkle, pride, and joy as we honoured the remarkable people who make Surrey such an extraordinary place to live, … Continue reading

Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival inspires over 350 young people at new Library Hub in Staines-Upon-Thames 

On Saturday 8 November 2025 the newly opened Library Hub in Staines-Upon-Thames came alive as a record number of 350 young people gathered for the annual Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival, vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and careers. The event, now in its third year, is led by Culture Box Surrey, the Local Cultural Education Partnership for … Continue reading

Job support stepped up as Surrey residents share personal economic concerns 

Extra support for Surrey residents worried about work and employment is now available after new data showed one-in-three (32%) know someone who has lost their job in the last year.  The findings, generated by Surrey County Council’s ongoing in-house resident panel research, highlights the growing day-to-day concerns facing the 1.2 million residents in the region.  Responses show more than half report their own personal financial circumstances had worsened in the last year. And, of those currently employed, more than one in five … Continue reading

Young people in Surrey pilot innovative accessible travel app for neurodivergent people

Young people in Surrey are paving the way for more inclusive travel experiences. Members of ATLAS, Surrey Youth Voice’s additional needs and disabilities participation group, recently completed a groundbreaking pilot to test Aubin, a free journey-planning app designed specifically for neurodivergent people. Unlike traditional travel apps that focus on speed and efficiency, Aubin prioritises personalisation … Continue reading

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