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It’s back! Stars in Surrey will return by popular demand on 11 December 2024, with a new look and feel, bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever before. These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams across Surrey – and nominations are now open! They will recognise the remarkable efforts and impactful projects undertaken … Continue reading
Business Surrey – a new Surrey County Council service offering free and accessible support to businesses across the county – has officially been launched by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt. From start-ups to longstanding SMEs, Surrey companies of all sizes, sectors and stages of their business journey can access expert support for no cost … Continue reading
During a recent focused visit of Surrey’s children’s services, Ofsted recognised the ‘comprehensive improvement programme’, noting that ‘progress for children is evident in the improved quality and timeliness of assessments, the increased timeliness of visits to children, and a more consistent application of thresholds’. Inspectors found ‘children have positive relationships with their social workers because … Continue reading
Surrey Arts, part of Surrey County Council has been appointed by Arts Council England to lead the Surrey Music Hub from September 2024, as part of an ambitious national programme to provide high-quality music education for all children and young people. Surrey Arts will receive £1.42 million in funding from the Department for Education to … Continue reading
Residents are invited to an event in May to have their say in the planned redevelopment of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) training facilities at Wray Park, Reigate. Our proposals include redevelopment of the firehouse tower (which is currently used for live fire and ladder training) and other training facilities for working at height, use … Continue reading
This Mental Health Awareness Week, a new social media video campaign shines a light on staff at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the support they offer people struggling with a mental health crisis. The videos are part of the Faces of Support campaign run in partnership with Surrey County Council. The campaign … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer has cycled 31 miles on a static bike this week, to honour the 31 people killed on Surrey roads in 2022. Dan Quin, Chief Fire Officer for the service and NFCC Road Safety and Road Rescue Lead has joined blue light colleagues and community members this week … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved funding for several key projects aimed at transforming community spaces and facilities across the county. So far, over £20 million has now been awarded across 43 Your Fund Surrey large community projects since the Fund launched in 2020. Epsom Sports Club has been awarded £1 million in funding towards … Continue reading
The fifth round of the Household Support Fund (HSF) funded by UK Government was announced recently, as the council looks to continue the work that saw 86,000 households provided with much needed financial support last year. The fund started in 2021 to help with the rising costs of living, and provides emergency support to those … Continue reading
The fund is an exciting opportunity for Surrey residents and local groups to make a real difference in their local areas Surrey residents can now apply for cash grants to improve their local area through the Your Councillor Community Fund. Last year the Fund supported over 380 community projects via Surrey County Councillors, totalling £404,330. This community fund … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Land and Property service is currently in the design phase for the Bookham Youth Centre, with input from key stakeholders. It is anticipated that the revised planning application will be submitted in autumn 2024. Surrey County Council (SCC) and Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) have agreed terms on the lease for the … Continue reading
Guildford and Waverley are launching a drive to become autism-friendly communities with a free event at G Live on Monday 13 May. Autism-friendly communities aim to give autistic people a voice and make it easier for them to access shops and services by improving understanding of autism. Five such groups are being established across Surrey … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has worked with residents and community groups to plant over 36,000 new trees across the county. The council remains on track to plant 1.2 million trees by 2030, marking one for every resident. Since the launch of the initiative in 2019, over 510,744 trees have now been planted across the county. This year, … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is excited to launch its official WhatsApp Channel offering residents another convenient and accessible way to engage with their local authority. With WhatsApp being one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms globally, the council hopes that this move will enhance its communication channels, making it easier for residents to stay informed … Continue reading
Work on a new Community Hub in Weybridge is set to start at the end of the month, the first in a series of new Community Hubs that will see shared spaces at the heart of communities. The Weybridge Hub will include a modern library, a space for targeted youth support, accessible community spaces for … Continue reading
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