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Surrey County Council today said it was pleased that a High Court judge had not criticised its libraries plans meaning the proposals could still go ahead. Mr Justice Wilkie upheld a technical challenge brought by protesters over plans to support communities to run 10 libraries in Surrey. But the judgement simply said the Cabinet should … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is reminding the broadband industry time is running out to take part in a consultation as part of the authority’s plans for a superfast service. Private sector businesses are being asked to outline their plans over the next three years for high-quality broadband. The aim is to confirm the picture the council … Continue reading
People with learning disabilities have helped shape new services that give them more choice and control. They have helped Surrey County Council as part of a Public Value Review that looked at what is done well and what can be done better. Michael Gosling, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has agreed to work with Reigate and Banstead Borough Council to regenerate the Preston estate. The plans will make the area a more desirable, healthier and safer place to live and work During a meeting on Tuesday 27 March, the county council’s Cabinet agreed to sign a statement of intent with Reigate … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has won more national recognition for its website. Information services business Experian has rated Surrey’s site – found at http://www.surreycc.gov.uk – among the top 10 for councils. The Experian Hitwise UK Top 10 Awards recognise excellence in online performance through public popularity. It comes weeks after the Society of IT Managers (SOCITM) handed … Continue reading
Book lovers will get an insight into the minds of nearly 30 of Surrey authors during World Book Night 2012. A little Hollywood glitz and glamour will descend upon Guildford library on Monday 23 April, when military expert Andy Robertshaw, who was a consultant on Steven Spielberg’s movie War Horse, talks about the inspiration behind … Continue reading
SE7’s new master’s degree to train the next generation of public sector managers has already attracted interest from organisations involved in road maintenance. The National Roads Authority in the Republic of Ireland and Aberdeenshire Council have got in touch to find out more information about the course. The two-year MSc in highway engineering was launched … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is calling on young performers from across the county to enter the biggest school talent contest ever to take place in Surrey. Students aged seven to 16 can film their 2012 Games inspired acts and post them on YouTube to enter the Surrey Schools Have Talent competition for their chance to perform … Continue reading
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has urged other local authorities to follow Surrey County Council’s lead on superfast broadband. The Cabinet Minister said Surrey’s aim of ensuring every business and home has access to superfast broadband in two years would be a “fantastic achievement”. The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport said: “Surrey … Continue reading
Deputy leader Peter Martin was interviewed today by BBC Surrey presenter Nick Wallis about Surrey County Council’s superfast broadband plans. It followed a county council survey that showed nine out of 10 internet users in the county got broadband speeds below the national average. Courtesy of BBC Surrey
A blaze raging at Britain’s largest cemetery has sparked a wildfire warning as drought grips the south east. More than 40 firefighters are tackling the flames across a 17 acre area of Brookwood Cemetery* near Woking. Six fire engines, a water tanker and six specialist off-road vehicles are currently battling the fire which started just after … Continue reading
People are being urged to bid for a share of a £2.3 million pot of money* earmarked for community projects, as part of a new Surrey County Council campaign. Love Where You Live was launched this week to encourage residents to volunteer and play a more active role to improve their communities, as well as … Continue reading
Nagging wives, dodgy fast food and mad dashes for the loo are just some of the weird and wonderful excuses drivers have given to the police for speeding. As part of Surrey Police’s and Surrey County Council’s Drive SMART road safety campaign, traffic cops recalled some of the strange and downright absurd reasons they have … Continue reading
A fleet of new fire engines have been unveiled as part of Surrey County Council’s investment in new equipment. Fire chiefs have taken delivery of two of the 12 new Scania engines as well as new equipment to cut motorists free from crashed vehicles. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety Kay Hammond and … Continue reading
Transport Minister Norman Baker has singled out the work done by SE7 to “negotiate savings” from the group of councils’ combined roads bill. The minister championed the alliance of seven South East councils for its road maintenance efficiency drive at The Future Highways Delivery conference in London, pointing to savings through improved deals from contractors … Continue reading
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