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IN PICTURES: Surrey welcomes thousands of cyclists for RideLondon events

Prudential RideLondon returns to Surrey on Sunday

More than 25,000 cyclists will take part in this year’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 event, hours before some of the world’s best riders compete in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic. Famous faces riding the mass participation event include X Factor winner Sam Bailey and sports stars Jonathan Edwards, Darren Gough and Sally Gunnell, while competitors lining up … Continue reading →

Get ready to sign up for RideLondon ballot

Cyclists hoping to tackle next year’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 will be able to sign up online from 10 August. The festival of cycling, including the mass participation event, will take place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July 2016. For more information about the ballot, visit the RideLondon website. Up to 25,000 cyclists will take … Continue reading →

Surrey set to get new complex for people with severe learning disabilities

A new complex for people with severe learning disabilities is set to be built after Surrey County Council signed off plans to buy a former farm. The Cabinet today gave the go-ahead to purchase the property at Alfold, near Cranleigh, to convert it into accommodation for up to 10 young adults. It comes after the … Continue reading →

Sir Bradley Wiggins looks ahead to racing on Surrey’s roads

Cycling superstar Sir Bradley Wiggins has singled out the Box Hill climb as his favourite part of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic route. The 2012 Tour de France winner will tackle the iconic ascent in Sunday’s race for elite professional riders along with his WIGGINS team-mates. As he looked ahead to the race through London and … Continue reading →

ROUND UP: Minister opens new dementia centre; Stay safe online; New Deputy Lieutenants appointed

Minister opens new dementia centre Secretary of State for Justice Michael Gove cut the ribbon at a new centre in Surrey to help people with dementia. Surrey Heath’s MP opened the Windle Valley Day Centre in Bagshot, which will provide support and advice for those with the condition and carers. It is the ninth centre … Continue reading →

Bids pour in for share of community cash

Scores of community groups have signalled their interest in winning a share of a £500,000 pot of cash to help people improve their local areas. Surrey County Council received 65 applications for money from the Community Improvements Fund before the latest deadline. The fund was launched by leader David Hodge three years ago to help … Continue reading →

Surrey looks to maximise value from recycling centres with new consultation

Surrey County Council has launched a consultation on ways to reduce the cost to local taxpayers of running Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) as it strives to continue providing a high-quality service in the face of growing financial pressures. The council has already made savings at CRCs by recycling more of the waste that’s dropped off … Continue reading →

BBC interview John Furey about Surrey’s call for share of Budget roads cash

Listen to Cabinet Member for Highways John Furey telling BBC Surrey presenter James Cannon that the council is calling for the government to act so the county benefits from a new dedicated roads fund announced in the latest Budget. Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey

Cyclists and drivers urged to stay safe on the county’s roads this summer

Cyclists and motorists are being urged to take more care around junctions and roundabouts as part of a new cycle safety campaign by Surrey County Council and Surrey Police now underway. Drive SMART*, the road safety initiative led by the county council and police, aims to encourage more people to enjoy the benefits of cycling … Continue reading →

Team Sky among elite squads competing in RideLondon-Surrey Classic

Team Sky will be chasing cycling success on Surrey’s roads a week after Chris Froome claimed Tour de France glory. The British team will be among 25 elite cycling squads lining up for Sunday’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic. Sky rider Froome secured his second tour success in Paris yesterday. For the full list of teams participating … Continue reading →

Surrey chairman welcomes new Lord-Lieutenant

Surrey County Council Chairman Sally Marks has welcomed the appointment of Michael More-Molyneux DL as the new Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey. He will succeed Dame Sarah Goad DCVO when she retires on 23 August 2015. Mrs Marks said: “I am delighted to hear that Michael More-Molyneux is our county’s new Lord-Lieutenant, his already noteworthy record in support … Continue reading →

Call for Surrey to share in Budget roads bonanza

Surrey is calling on the Government to act so the county sees the benefit from a new dedicated roads fund announced in George Osborne’s latest Budget. Fears were raised that more than 3,300 miles managed by the county will miss out on the fund from Vehicle Excise Duty despite Surrey drivers contributing more than £100m* … Continue reading →

Council scoops national award

An initiative run by Surrey County Council and Surrey Police that is diverting hundreds of young people away from crime has scooped a prestigious national award. The council’s youth support service and the police won the restorative justice category in the Howard League for Penal Reform’s  annual community awards. Their initiative, which has also cut … Continue reading →

Former world cycling champion to compete in Surrey

Former world road race champion Philippe Gilbert today confirmed he will join a stellar cast of cyclists on Surrey’s roads next month. The Belgian rider will compete in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic with the likes of former Tour de France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins, sprint star Mark Cavendish and defending champion Adam Blythe on 2 … Continue reading →