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Surrey County Council is proud to announce the appointment of seven new foster carer ambassadors who will help shape and strengthen fostering across the county. These ambassadors will support the Council’s ambition to increase participation, representation, and meaningful feedback from foster carers and kinship carers. They will champion key areas such as recruitment, retention, health, education, kinship care and corporate parenting – ensuring foster carers have a strong voice in how services develop. … Continue reading
A major Surrey County Council programme supporting people with care needs to live more independently has reached its final milestone with the opening of a third supported independent living development in Cobham. The new purpose-built site is the final development in a series of three designed to enable residents to lead fulfilling lives in their communities, with … Continue reading
On Friday 13 March, the East and West Surrey Joint Committees met to continue their work supporting a smooth and well managed transition ahead of vesting day on 1 April 2027. These committees bring together councillors from the current councils to begin planning for the move to the new East and West Surrey authorities. They will continue to meet … Continue reading
A bold cross-county plan to bring thousands of people back into work in Surrey has received the backing of Surrey County Council and government ministers. The Get Surrey Working Plan brings key partners together to focus on supporting 26,900 economically inactive residents who want to work but currently face barriers to employment. Despite Surrey having … Continue reading
Dedicated support for high street businesses across Surrey to attract new customers, boost sales and create growth is now available as part of wider efforts to strengthen and futureproof centres of the community. The Surrey High Street Growth and Innovation Programme is open to a wide range of businesses – from independent retailers to start-ups, … Continue reading
Young people across Surrey have elected seven Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) in the 2026 Surrey youth elections. In a strong demonstration of youth participation in local democracy, an incredible 4,810 young people voted in the elections – a 78% increase compared to 2024, and sixteen young people stood – more than double the number who … Continue reading
The official opening of Hopescourt School in Walton-on-Thames marks a new chapter for children with additional needs in Surrey. The Lord Lieutenant of Surrey joined pupils, staff, Bourne Education Trust, project partners and the Leader of Surrey County Council to celebrate the opening of a school designed to give children the support, stability and opportunities … Continue reading
Young people seeking jobs and training can find their perfect match online thanks to an innovative partnership between Surrey County Council and the next generation’s job app urfuture. The Get Surrey Working Plan indicates there were 2,945 aged between 16 and 24 registered unemployed in Surrey in September 2025. And roughly one in 20 (4.5%) are classed as not in employment, education or training (NEET) or circumstances not known. As part of … Continue reading
Your Fund Surrey is marking a major milestone as Surrey County Council awards the final round of funding for its Large Community Projects Fund, paving the way for the next chapter of ambitious, community‑led transformation. Over the last five years, 74 projects have been funded through the Large Community Projects Fund, totalling £26.8 million. This final £3.65 million allocation represents the culmination of half a … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is opening a new supported independent living development in Byfleet, offering adults with learning disabilities and autistic people greater independence with tailored support. The purpose-built housing is the second of three developments being delivered as part of the council’s investment in specialist accommodation across the county. It follows the launch of similar housing … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has reached a Heads of Terms agreement with Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL), a leading education catering provider, to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality school meals for children across Surrey. The move safeguards the well-respected Twelve15 service following the Council’s recent consultation, which considered options for the future of the service. The Twelve15 service has long been … Continue reading
Skills and training opportunities for adults across Surrey are set to have greater local oversight and control as part of wider efforts to grow the regional economy. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet this week reviewed progress towards the devolution of adult education functions and related funding from central government. Commitment to transfer these functions was secured … Continue reading
New playgrounds, walking trails and upgraded visitor centres are among the significant improvements now being enjoyed across Surrey’s renowned countryside. A range of facilities designed to support health and wellbeing initiatives and give residents more opportunities to connect with nature, has been delivered across the 10,000 acres of Surrey County Council owned countryside known as … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has agreed a significant package of decisions that will accelerate the creation of specialist education places across the county, ensuring more children and young people with additional needs and disabilities can learn, thrive and receive support closer to home. At its meeting on 24 February 2026, Cabinet approved a series of measures that mark an important step forward for the … Continue reading
Surrey County Council (SCC) has launched the Surrey Schools Waste Engagement Grant Scheme for primary schools in the county. Through the scheme, SCC will support schools to educate their children and the wider community about waste reduction and recycling. The funding, which will be spread across the county, can be used to develop and deliver … Continue reading
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