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Specialist dementia nurses are working with Surrey care homes in a pioneering scheme to boost staff skills and improve access for people with more complex needs. Jointly funded by Surrey County Council and Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board, the project – the first of its kind in the UK – could pave the way for … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has invested over £16m in 34 zero emission hydrogen buses to ensure the county’s bus service is cleaner and greener. Over the last few months, 11 double decker buses have gone into service to join the 23 single decker hydrogen buses which have been serving Surrey residents since autumn last year. The … Continue reading
Councillor Mark Nuti, Surrey County Council Cabinet Member for Health & Wellbeing and Public Health, visited Gateway Community Gardens, celebrating the life-changing impact of the Steps2Work Wellbeing programme—an innovative initiative supporting the mental health and resilience of Surrey residents who are unemployed. This vulnerable group, often facing heightened risks of mental ill health, is at … Continue reading
Surrey’s internationally significant archaeological site at Fetcham Springs has been awarded £250,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support Communities at the River: The Fetcham Springs Archaeology Project, a five-year initiative launching in 2025. Thanks to National Lottery Players, this funding provides a major boost to one of Surrey’s most important archaeological sites. Led … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is proud to announce the addition of six new firefighters to its dedicated team. These brave individuals have completed their rigorous 15-week training and are now ready to serve and protect their communities. The new recruits will be based at Reigate, Camberley, Salfords and Leatherhead – although, as with … Continue reading
Yesterday, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet approved further investment of £4.9m as part of the Additional Needs and Disabilities (AND) transformation programme. This investment means the Council’s statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service can be expanded and restructured to meet the needs of children and families in Surrey. This will allow the Council to … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is seeking views from residents at a final in-person workshop to help shape the council’s next five-year climate change delivery plan. The plan will set out priority areas to tackle climate change and initiatives that will benefit residents’ everyday lives including: The workshop will take place on Saturday 26 July between 10am … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is seeking the support of property owners and developers to provide access to empty domestic or commercial properties for essential firefighter training. As part of the service’s ongoing commitment to ensuring our crews are fully prepared to respond to emergencies, SFRS are looking for unused buildings where we can … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, in partnership with NHS Surrey Heartlands, is offering free Home Safety Checks to help reduce the risk of falls, fire hazards and cold homes among older or more vulnerable people. The checks are being delivered by Ellie Hayes, a trained Home Safety Check Advisor from the SFRS, who works closely … Continue reading
Between 11 August and 10 November 2025 Surrey County Council (SCC) will trial an online booking system for residents at Camberley and Lyne (Chertsey) community recycling centres (CRCs). The system is being trialled to ease congestion at peak times, improve the service for residents and help SCC manage the CRCs more effectively. Following the trial, … Continue reading
Work to strengthen community engagement as part of Surrey’s Local Government Reorganisation is getting underway, with three areas named to pilot ‘Neighbourhood Area Committees’. Councils in Surrey have welcomed the government’s focus on community engagement in its latest statements regarding LGR and have worked together with partners to identify three areas that will trial new local systems. They … Continue reading
A show garden created by Surrey County Council has won a silver medal at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival for showing how parking spaces can be converted into vibrant green spaces. The honour was presented to the garden which showcases three parking space-sized areas, which will all be moved to Surrey’s streets after … Continue reading
As this academic year begins to draw to a close, a number of schools, special schools, and colleges across Surrey are taking part in Surrey Careers Hub’s 2025 Teacher Encounters initiative. This dynamic series of workplace visits is designed to connect educators with leading Surrey employers and has seen enthusiastic participation from teachers across a … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has announced the allocation of the seventh round of the Household Support Fund (HSF), with £9,324,930.29 available to support residents facing financial hardship. The funding, provided by the Department for Work and Pensions, will be available until 31 March 2026 and aims to provide vital assistance with food, fuel, water, and other essential needs. … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is relaunching Solar Together, a group-buying scheme that enables residents to install high-quality solar panels and battery storage at a competitive price. By joining the scheme, residents can feel confident they are paying the right price for a high-quality installation from pre-approved and trusted installers. The scheme helps residents reduce their energy bills … Continue reading
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