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Steve Playle from Surrey County Council Trading Standards gives his reaction to the news that energy company SSE has been fined £10.5 million by energy regulator Ofgem. You can read a statement on the subject from Surrey County Council Trading Standards here.
Cycling in Surrey received a boost today after it was revealed the county council has won almost £1.6 million to spend on a “new generation” of segregated bike routes. The funding follows a successful bid to the Department for Transport for a share of a £40 million pot of money set aside to improve safety … Continue reading
More than 1,200 vulnerable people in Surrey have been handed free smoke alarms in a drive to help keep them safe in their own homes. The fire detectors have been fitted in homes in under a year as part of a joint initiative between Surrey County Council and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Those who … Continue reading
Steve Playle, Surrey County Council Trading Standards Investigations and Enforcement Manager, said: “We’re pleased Ofgem has finally taken action, but as far as we and consumers are concerned this is two years too late. “Surrey County Council Trading Standards made history in May 2011 when we won a landmark prosecution against SSE for using misleading … Continue reading
Obesity, smoking and drinking are among the issues Surrey County Council will tackle after taking control of public health. Responsibility for improving the health of Surrey’s communities and reducing inequalities officially transferred from the NHS on Monday (1 April). The county council is now responsible for 23 public health functions, which will see it tackle … Continue reading
Iain Reeve, Surrey County Council’s Assistant Director, Economy, Transport and Planning, is interviewed by BBC Surrey about the planned Crossrail Two rail project being vital for the county’s future. Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey.
Watch a video timelapse of Surrey County Council’s new Walton Bridge being built in just three minutes. The impressive structure is the first major road crossing of the River Thames to be built in more than 20 years. The bridge is due to open this summer. Please feel free to embed the video. Media looking for … Continue reading
The number of people registering for a scheme to slash heating and light costs has smashed through the 10,000 barrier. With under a week left to sign up, 10,030 have joined Surrey’s switch and save initiative to cut the cost of fuel bills. They will be added to bill-payers registering for schemes run by more than … Continue reading
Please find below a copy of a press release issued on behalf of Esure. Esure gives ‘Safe Drive, Stay Alive’ rights to ground breaking road safety app for smartphones A ground breaking smartphone app has been handed over to a leading Surrey based road safety initiative – Safe Drive, Stay Alive(1) by insurance company esure. … Continue reading
Scores of businesses are expected to attend an event aimed at boosting young people’s chances of getting on the career ladder. Surrey County Council has organised the Developing Skills for Surrey event as part of its drive to create 500 apprenticeships in the next year. It is aimed at firms looking to hire apprentices, offer … Continue reading
BBC Surrey presenter Nigel Williams has interviewed Strategic Director for Change and Efficiency Julie Fisher about Surrey County Council’s plans for a trading arm to generate income that can be reinvested in services. Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey
With the Tour of Britain cycle race coming to Surrey for a second successive year this September, the event’s Technical Manager Andy Hawes talks through the route. Produced and edited for Surrey News by Paul Marinko
Surrey County Council is on track to beat its goal of saving up to £70 million this year, figures reveal. Annual figures are set to show that savings of £66m planned at the start of the 2012/13 financial year will be achieved when it ends next month. In addition, the council will save another £5m … Continue reading
Local groups are being urged to bid for a share of £2.5 million to improve the learning and career prospects of young people. Surrey County Council has made the cash available for organisations to support secondary school age children who are most at risk of not progressing into work, training or further education once they … Continue reading
Surrey must lobby for more involvement in Crossrail Two to reap the benefits for local rail users, according to the county council’s draft rail strategy. The multi-billion pound project could help increase capacity on the overburdened South West Main Line by up to 40% at peak times, easing overcrowding with an extra nine trains per … Continue reading
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