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Innovators and entrepreneurs are being given the chance to pitch their bright ideas to a Dragon’s Den style panel to win a £25,000 cash boost as part of an innovative scheme to grow the Surrey economy. Surrey Venture Studios has been developed by the county’s three universities – Royal Holloway University of London, University for … Continue reading
Elmbridge is the latest area in Surrey to benefit from the county council’s on-demand bus service, Surrey connect. From 16 February, residents will be able to use the service to get from A to B if a current local bus service is not available. The well-used and popular service is already operating in other areas of the county including … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is calling on all building owners and managers to take action ahead of a major change in fire safety law. From 6 April 2026, the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 will come into effect, introducing new legal duties for Responsible Persons (RPs) of certain high-rises. This specifically applies to: The … Continue reading
Over £150,000 of the last round of government provided Household Support Fund 7 has been awarded to 11 organisations across Surrey. The Poverty Prevention Grant has been awarded to organisations whose initiatives demonstrate they have a real impact on addressing the root cause of financial hardship. Over 55 applications were received, and consideration was also given to those projects operating in areas of high deprivation in Surrey. Bids were … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and Buckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards are urging venues, event organisers and licensed premises not to use pyrotechnics or fireworks indoors due to the significant fire and lifesafety risks. The warning follows a series of tragic incidents in entertainment venues worldwide, including a recent New Year’s Eve bar fire in Switzerland, and comes amid an … Continue reading
Mount Green Housing Association has been ordered to pay £120,636 following fire safety failings that led to the death of a vulnerable resident in a fire at Greylees, Godalming, in January 2022. The sentencing took place yesterday (Wednesday 4 February) at Staines Magistrates’ Court, after the organisation entered a guilty plea to charges brought by Surrey Fire and … Continue reading
Following the final Your Fund Surrey Advisory Panel (for Large Community Projects) meeting held in January, seven community projects across Surrey have been awarded a combined £537,533 to enhance local facilities, expand opportunities for young people, and improve access to inclusive community spaces. A further eight larger‑scale proposals within this round of funding continue to … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service proudly welcomed eight new on-call firefighters at a pass out parade on Sunday 2 February 2026. The new firefighters will now join crews at the following fire stations across the county: Godalming, Guildford, Chobham, Oxted and Lingfield, strengthening county-wide emergency response and bringing valuable new skills into their communities. Chief Fire Officer Dan Quin welcomed the new firefighters, saying: “I am incredibly honoured to welcome … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has approved a balanced budget for 2026/27 in one of the most challenging financial contexts in recent years. A reduction of over £50 million in Government funding next year, alongside inflationary costs and rising demand for essential services, has required difficult decisions to ensure the Council continues to deliver for residents. The outcome of the … Continue reading
Surrey County Council and the 11 district and borough councils have come together to communicate plans for devolution and local government reorganisation, including preparing residents for elections to the two new councils in May. The group of 12 councils are committed to ensuring residents are aware of the changes, how it impacts them and … Continue reading
Surrey Arts is delighted to announce the appointment of St Joseph’s Specialist Trust (Cranleigh) and Clifton Hill School (Caterham) as ‘Lead Schools’. Both schools bring a wide range of experience and expertise which will further develop the current portfolio of Lead Schools. The Lead Schools scheme was launched in March 2025 as part of an … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is set to hand over 750 free trees to residents next week, as tree giveaway events return to Surrey’s libraries. The giveaway is part of the county council’s tree strategy which launched in 2019 and saw the council pledge to facilitate the planting of 1.2 million trees, one for every resident in Surrey, by 2030. The following libraries are giving away trees on a first-come, first-served basis, on … Continue reading
An innovative initiative to help Surrey businesses benefit more from spending in the region’s £50 billion economy will soon launch. Source in Surrey has been developed by Surrey Chambers of Commerce after it secured a grant from Surrey County Council’s Economic Growth Fund. The six-figure initiative is designed to strengthen the regional economy by connecting … Continue reading
Surrey Libraries are thrilled to be taking part in the National Year of Reading, a UK-wide campaign designed to inspire more people to rediscover the joy of reading. A Department for Education initiative and led by the National Literacy Trust, this year’s theme is “Go All In” and is being delivered by a group of … Continue reading
On 22 January 2026, Surrey County Council’s Fostering Service held its annual Winter Ball, bringing together foster carers, senior leaders and partners to recognise the vital role foster carers play in supporting children and young people across Surrey. During 2025, the fostering service supported 578 children, providing care and stability at crucial times in their lives. Over the past 18 months, the Council has been … Continue reading
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