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Stephen Mills, former director of A1 Lofts and Extensions Limited and other companies, has been found guilty of fraud, following a two-week trial at Guildford Crown Court. The 69-year-old fraudster from Walton-on-Thames was also found guilty of consumer protection breaches. The verdict was delivered on 25 October 2024 after the jury deliberated for approximately three hours. Sentencing … Continue reading
Pupils and staff from Hopescourt School, along with Surrey County Council, Bourne Education Trust, AtkinsRéalis, and Willmott Dixon celebrated a major milestone in the new school building’s construction. Pupils were thrilled to sign the steel frames that will become part of their new school. One of the Year 7 pupils said, “I am so happy … Continue reading
Recently unearthed plans of a Surrey garden, designed by the renowned Gertrude Jekyll, have been donated to the Surrey History Centre. Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) of Munstead Wood, Godalming, is celebrated as one of the greatest English garden designers. Though she described herself as an ‘artist-gardener,’ Jekyll was also a painter, embroiderer, interior designer, author, and … Continue reading
In a bid to present the Multiply programme to a wider audience before it comes to an end in March, Surrey County Council has partnered with seven Surrey influencers to carry out an intensive Instagram campaign. The Multiply programme is a government-funded initiative providing free numeracy training to improve people’s confidence and skills with maths. … Continue reading
John Graham Construction Ltd has been awarded a highways construction contract by Surrey County Council to deliver critical improvements to the A320 road network between Ottershaw and Chertsey. In the summer of 2020 Surrey County Council was awarded £41.8 million by Homes England’s Housing Infrastructure Fund to improve the A320 in support of the Runnymede … Continue reading
Update 24.02.25 Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, said: “Surrey County Council’s highways teams are continuing to work around the clock to manage the sinkhole incident in Godstone High Street.” “Specialist ground penetrating radar equipment to carry out further ground assessments, is due to arrive on Tuesday evening. This will enable … Continue reading
Major improvements to Farnham town centre are due to start on 17 February to create a modern town centre which celebrates its history, reduces congestion and improves air quality. Once the construction works are completed, residents and visitors will see improvements such as: The improvements are part of the Farnham Infrastructure Programme, a partnership between … Continue reading
Businesses can grow their workforce and boost productivity in just a few clicks by getting an apprenticeship funded by Surrey County Council. As part of the Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme, small and medium enterprises across the county can get fully funded support to train local talent. Apprenticeships are widely recognised as a cost-effective way to … Continue reading
Grass cutting across the county will begin next week to keep pedestrians and drivers safe. Surrey’s annual grass cutting programme will begin three weeks earlier this year to get ahead of the growing season and to ensure six cuts are delivered in urban areas and two in rural settings. Cutting grass across the highway network … Continue reading
Both a Surrey school and a teacher have won awards at The Music and Drama in Education Awards 2025. Surrey Arts’ teacher, Catherine Williams, won the prestigious Teacher of the Year Award at The Music and Drama in Education Awards 2025. This recognition highlights her exceptional commitment to arts education and her positive impact on … Continue reading
Surrey History Centre in Woking will host an Open Day on Saturday 8 March 2025. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating collections, resources, and behind-the-scenes work that bring Surrey’s history to life. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about our work, the open day has something for everyone. Visitors, … Continue reading
Today, the government has confirmed that Surrey is to be part of the first wave of areas looking to take the opportunities presented by the government’s devolution agenda. Last month the government invited councils across the country to consider being part of its accelerated programme for reform, which aims to simplify and streamline local government. … Continue reading
Surrey County Council hosted a moving ceremony at the Surrey History Centre in Woking to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday, 27th January, reflecting on the atrocities of the Holocaust and honouring the victims and survivors of one of history’s darkest periods. The event, which took place from 11:00 AM, was attended by the Chair … Continue reading
Woking Library is holding a Taster Week to celebrate the completion of its extensive refurbishment. Running from January 27 January to 1 February the week will offer a variety of activities for the community to enjoy. Residents are being encouraged to come along and take a look for themselves at the newly refurbished library in … Continue reading
Residents and visitors are being invited to take part in a new survey designed to help understand how they use and enjoy Surrey County Council’s owned and managed countryside spaces. Anyone who has enjoyed a walk, picnic, or bike ride in Surrey’s countryside, is encouraged to share their views. Surrey boasts a range of outdoor … Continue reading
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