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Surrey County Council is pleased to have opened around 260 new specialist school places for September 2024 for Surrey’s children with additional needs and disabilities. The creation of additional school places has been achieved through the successful completion of construction projects across the county, delivered by Surrey’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Capital Programme. … Continue reading
From November 1st 2024, couples wishing to celebrate their special day in Surrey can do so in a glamourous, elevated setting, beautifully decorated to delight, at Dakota in Brooklands, Weybridge. This exclusive ceremony venue is available for ceremonies from 1 November 2024, whilst the extensive refurbishment of the elegant Rylston Register Office takes place. Denise … Continue reading
Following the signing of an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Salvation Army, a new welfare unit has arrived at Woking Fire Station to support firefighters during incidents. The new MOU between both organisations will see the unit introduced to the service’s support for crews when dealing with large-scale incidents. The unit, in the … Continue reading
A fleet of 34 new, cleaner and greener buses will take to Surrey’s roads this month. Surrey County Council is investing over £16m to accelerate the introduction of zero emission buses. The fully accessible vehicles operate using green hydrogen and have a range of up to 600 miles. They offer a smooth, quiet ride with … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has appointed Andy Brown as its new Executive Director of Finances and Corporate Services following a robust recruitment process. Mr Brown, currently Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director Resources at Wiltshire Council, is expected to join the council next month subject to ratification by Full Council on 8 October. Alongside his responsibilities … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service recently had the pleasure of welcoming local children from the Redhill Shakha group to Reigate Fire Station as part of their annual Raksha Bandhan celebrations. The event, which is centered around the Hindu festival of universal bonding and protection, highlighted the strong relationship between the fire service and the community. … Continue reading
Surrey residents can now receive support to upgrade their homes with energy saving ‘retrofit’ measures including insulation, heat pumps and solar panels through an innovative Home Energy Improvement ‘One-Stop Shop’ pilot scheme. Surrey County Council (SCC) is working in partnership with Furbnow, specialists in home energy improvements, to help people make the transition to a … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has raised a total of £107,618 for The Firefighters Charity, in a fantastic year of fundraising. From charity walks to car washes and open days, the service has hosted and taken part in various events and activities between 2023-2024 to raise life-changing funds for firefighters and their families. Reaching new … Continue reading
Construction will soon start on Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s Reigate Fire Station for essential redevelopment. The project aims to modernise the station’s facilities ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency. It will include: The construction is scheduled to start in October. To facilitate this work, Reigate Fire Station crew and their … Continue reading
Surrey County Council, in partnership with Surrey’s three leading universities – Royal Holloway, University of London; University for the Creative Arts; and the University of Surrey – is proud to announce the launch of a new Civic Agreement for Surrey. This groundbreaking initiative defines a shared commitment for these organisations to work collaboratively in the … Continue reading
Children in Stoke, Ash and Westborough have been taking part in Olympic themed activities as part of a scheme awarded over £120,000 from the Mental Health Investment Fund. The Children’s Holiday Inclusive Play Scheme (CHIPS) had a fun-filled summer thanks to generous support from the fund, which supports people in improving their emotional health and … Continue reading
Surrey County Council (SCC) is pleased to announce the successful implementation of a cutting-edge telephone system, enhancing communication and streamlining processes for residents and staff. The new system will deliver an enhanced experience for residents in the county, with faster call handling times resulting in reduced waiting times. This feeds into the organisation’s strategic vision … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s new ‘FixMyStreet’ online reporting tool will now make it easier for residents to report potholes, faulty traffic signals and other street defects, following its launch today (Tuesday 17 September). FixMyStreet allows people to quickly and simply report issues in their area which need fixing, cleaning or clearing. Accessed via Surrey County Council’s … Continue reading
Free, flexible Multiply courses are now available for Surrey residents who would like to improve their confidence using numbers. Around half of the UK working age population don’t have strong numeracy skills, or don’t feel confident about working with numbers. Now Surrey residents can do something about it without having to go back to the … Continue reading
Today marks the start of a four-week consultation on the future of the community recycling centre at Bagshot in Surrey. Following a recent review of the operation, Surrey County Council is recommending the closure of Bagshot Community Recycling Centre (CRC) due to: The closure of the site is recommended on the above grounds but … Continue reading
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