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A recruitment drive is under way for volunteers to help out at this summer’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey cycling festival. Around 3,400 volunteers are needed by the organisers of the events, which include the RideLondon-Surrey 100 mass participation event and the RideLondon-Surrey Classic race for professionals on Sunday 10 August. More information, including details about registering, can be found … Continue reading
As foster care fortnight headed towards its second week, the MJ published an article by Surrey County Council leader David Hodge about his experiences of growing up in care. Story that appeared in the MJ: With my background, looking after vulnerable children has personal importance for me. I was brought up in an orphanage in the … Continue reading
As fostering fortnight got into full swing, Surrey County Council revealed that its 250 carers have more than 1,600 years of experience between them. Surrey fostering in figures: 1,601 – years of experience carers have clocked up 644 – children currently being looked after 236 – families caring for children 14 – specialist carers. In addition, there are 77 relatives … Continue reading
Two groundbreaking road improvement projects that carry thousands of Surrey commuters a day are in the running for prestigious awards. The cream of the engineering industry has shortlisted both Surrey County Council’s building of the new Walton Bridge and its £100 million Operation Horizon roads overhaul among regional finalists for the Institution of Civil Engineers … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service appeal for scrap cars Firefighters are appealing for old cars to help them practice rescuing people from crashes. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service needs scrap vehicles to use in training for dealing with collisions on the road. The service needs around 30 cars and is willing to arrange free collection … Continue reading
A major community regeneration project has taken another step forward after plans were submitted for permission. Flats, shops, a library and community centre and a supermarket are among the proposals for the Portland Drive area of Merstham. In December, Surrey County Council approved a partnership with Reigate & Banstead Council and a housing association to … Continue reading
A scheme to replace Surrey’s night-time orange glow with nearly 90,000 brighter white lights is set to finish a year ahead of schedule. Rapid progress means just a handful of roads are left to cover in one of the country’s biggest roll-outs of smart lamps. Surrey County Council’s programme sees all 88,000 streetlights replaced or upgraded … Continue reading
For the agenda and reports from this week’s Surrey County Council meeting, visit the council website.
Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge today revealed several new responsibilities for his Cabinet members. At the annual Full Council meeting, several Cabinet roles were updated, including flooding recovery being added to the portfolio of John Furey, Highways Cabinet Member. The full Cabinet list is as follows: Leader (and Cabinet lead for Statutory Responsibilities) – … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is to spend £23 million on repairing flood-damaged roads and bridges, Leader David Hodge announced today. For more details, see the video below:
Community groups are being urged to bid for a share of £500,000 that is up for grabs for projects that improve their local areas. People can begin applying for between £10,000 and £30,000 from 6 May towards schemes that make a lasting difference to people’s lives. Already 60 projects have won grants from the Community Improvements … Continue reading
The Guardian has published an article about the successful launch by Surrey social workers of an independent organisation to provide care for deaf people and the hard of hearing. First Point was created with the help of the county council to give people greater control over their support. The story can be found on the … Continue reading
Ahead of the latest national fire strikes, please find more details below: When are the fire strikes? On Friday 2 May 2014 between midday and 5pm, from 2pm on Saturday 3 May to 2am on Sunday 4 May, and from 10am to 3pm on Sunday 4 May. Why are the strikes happening? The strikes are … Continue reading
Contracts worth more than £10 million have been clinched by local firms since Surrey County Council launched an online initiative just over a year ago. Deals totalling £10.3 million have been secured through http://www.buildsurrey.net created as part of the county council’s pledge to ensure 60% of its spending is with local businesses. That is the equivalent … Continue reading
After plans to completely rebuild a primary for 630 pupils were agreed, Surrey County Council unveiled artist’s impressions of how the revamped school will look. Cranmere Primary in Esher will be expanded next to the current school to provide an extra 210 places as part of the biggest investment programme in Surrey’s history to meet growing … Continue reading
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