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More than 150 young people from across the county are set to take part in the Surrey Youth Drama Festival. The event organised by Surrey County Council and the University of Surrey will see 11 to 17 years old from local schools and arts groups performing at the Ivy Arts Centre in Guildford. Performances will … Continue reading
Talented young rappers are needed to battle for the opportunity to perform at two Olympic celebrations. Aspiring MCs aged 13 or over have until 22 June to record a two minute rap about Olympic and Paralympic values to be in with a chance of being selected. The competition is being jointly organised by Surrey County … Continue reading
i Minister Tim Loughton has urged other local authorities to follow Surrey County Council’s lead by launching a savings scheme for children in care. The Children’s Minister described Surrey’s scheme that sees cash young people pay into a savings account doubled by the council as “very innovative”. County councillors are also contributing from their members’ allocation … Continue reading
A new drive has been launched that aims to help older and vulnerable people use devices to stay in the home they love while also managing to save Surrey County Council up to £600,000. It is expected to help 1,500 people get telecare equipment by next April so they can keep their independence longer and … Continue reading
The Queen chose Surrey to launch her Diamond Jubilee celebrations, she was welcomed to the Epsom Derby by The Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey Dame Sarah Goad and the Chairman of Surrey County Council Lavinia Sealy, where she officially kicked off the worldwide celebrations. Elsewhere in Surrey hundreds of thousands of people held street parties and special … Continue reading
Leader David Hodge outlined Surrey County Council’s new agenda to get everyone working together as one team for the benefit of the county at a briefing for Local Government Association (LGA) chairman Sir Merrick Cockell. They were joined at County Hall by LGA vice-chairman Gary Porter, Surrey’s deputy leader Peter Martin and leaders from the county’s … Continue reading
With England set to kick off their Euro 2012 campaign, the message is being spread that victims are not alone after figures showed a surge in domestic abuse incidents when the national team played in the 2010 World Cup. The day England drew 0-0 with Algeria at the 2010 tournament the number of domestic abuse reports … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has been given a prestigious award for the excellent work of its music library. Based just outside Dorking, the music library was one of only eight public libraries in the country to receive the International Association of Music Libraries Excellence Award this year. It is the second time Surrey has scooped … Continue reading
BBC Surrey’s Mark Carter interviewed Steve Owen-Hughes today about Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s plans to keep people safe in the coming years. The Assistant Chief Fire Officer set out how the service is adapting to meet changing demands. Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey
With 50 days to go until the start of the 2012 Games, a series of drop-in sessions are underway to help businesses and residents prepare for the Olympic events taking place in the county. Surrey is hosting the Olympic cycling road races on 28 and 29 July and the Olympic road cycling time trials on … Continue reading
An online application for youth workers that is expected to save up to £100,000 a year has been launched by Surrey County Council. The technology was developed by the council’s IT team for BlackBerry’s Playbook tablet computer and Torch smartphone in what is believed to be the first technology initiative of its kind in the … Continue reading
Cabinet Member for Assets and Regeneration Programmes Tony Samuels was interviewed today by BBC Surrey presenter Mark Carter about how sharing premises with other local authorities has helped to save Surrey County Council nearly £3.5m and deliver a smoother service. Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey
More than 1,500 Surrey school children performed before royalty this week (29 May) at one of the world’s most famous concert venues. The children took to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall in front of a sold out crowd that included the Earl and Countess of Wessex. The concert, organised by Surrey County Council, … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s head of highways has spoken at a national event looking at improving roads that featured Transport Minister Norman Baker. Jason Russell talked at the Highways Maintenance 2012: Driving Change conference in his role for the Department for Transport’s Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme (HMEP). The HMEP, launched by Mr Baker last year, seeks … Continue reading
i Surrey County Council leader David Hodge today announced a new Cabinet member. Linda Kemeny has been selected for the role of Cabinet Member for Children and Learning. Mr Hodge said: “I’m delighted to welcome Linda Kemeny to the county council Cabinet. I believe she will be a great asset. Mrs Kemeny said: “I am … Continue reading
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