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Surrey County Council’s Cabinet have agreed to endorse the continuation of the Neighbourhood Area Committees (NACs) at Surrey County Council’s Cabinet meeting Tuesday 27 January to ensure that community voices are heard. Findings on the success and progress of the NACs were provided and the following proposals put forward: Cabinet have agreed to progress with … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has today agreed plans to relocate Reigate Priory Junior School to a new, purpose-built school building at Woodhatch Place on Cockshot Hill. The new site will retain the school’s five-form entry and deliver a modern, inclusive environment designed with pupil safety, sustainability and seamless indoor–outdoor learning in mind. The purpose-built facility will offer spacious classrooms, improved areas for whole … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has today published its budget papers for 2026/27, setting out a balanced budget for the year ahead, despite significant financial pressures caused by the impact of the government’s national Fair Funding Review. Government funding for the council’s budget is being reduced by over £50m for the next financial year, negatively impacting Surrey more than any other area. This, coupled with rising costs … Continue reading
A key milestone in the reorganisation to two new councils for Surrey has been reached, with local councillors coming together for the first time as committees to lay the foundations for the transition. The government announced last year that Surrey County Council and Surrey’s 11 district and borough councils should reorganise into two new unitary authorities – West Surrey Council … Continue reading
Greentech innovators and gourmet food producers are among businesses benefiting from a further £1 million investment into the county’s economy by Surrey County Council. Nearly 30 companies and entrepreneurs are receiving individual grants of up to £75,000 in the latest round of funding. The investment, which is largely made up of UK Shared Prosperity Funding from government, will unlock millions of pounds of match funding while creating dozens of local jobs. Among the recipients are Mantisonix, a … Continue reading
A new photography exhibition by Active Prospects is shining a light on the power of nature, creativity, and personalised wellbeing support. The stunning images on display were all taken by people who have taken part in the charity’s Green Escape wellness recovery programme, funded through the Mental Health Investment Fund (jointly funded by Surrey County Council and Surrey Heartlands ICB). … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is delighted to announce that one of its children’s homes based in Guilford has been awarded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted. Following an inspection in November 2025, Ofsted praised the home for delivering highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good, contributing to ‘significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children who need help, protection, and care.’ This achievement … Continue reading
Guildford’s MAN v FAT Football Club was crowned Community Club of the Year 2025 at the nationwide MAN v FAT Football Awards, celebrating its outstanding impact on men’s health and wellbeing. In the drive to reduce cardiovascular related disease and improve overall health, Surrey County Council commissions the Man v Fat weight loss programme through the free healthy lifestyle … Continue reading
A new report, the Surrey Waste Tracker, shows that Surrey is one the best performing counties in the country when it comes to waste. On the key aim of sending as little waste to landfill as possible, Surrey landfills only 0.2% of its total waste, putting the county in 6th place out of 29 similar authorities in England. When it comes to recycling, … Continue reading
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