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The USA Olympic road cycling team has decided to train in Surrey to prepare for the London 2012 Games. The announcement means local cyclists will experience the thrill of sharing their roads with some of the world’s best riders as the athletes prepare for the Olympic road cycle races and time trial events which will … Continue reading
The cost of reforming care funding is worth paying, Andrew Dilnot told a meeting organised by Surrey County Council. Mr Dilnot said the current system of funding care for the elderly “works badly” and urged the Coalition to back his proposed changes. Speaking at the meeting in Woking, Mr Dilnot said: “This is a crucial … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is encouraging residents to pick up a free no cold calling sticker pack. The new initiative has been launched by Surrey Trading Standards Service to tackle the rising number of cold calling doorstep traders who prey on the elderly and vulnerable. These type of traders often perform shoddy work, carry out work … Continue reading
Terracotta Warriors in UK first ceramics exhibition Terracotta Warriors feature in a new exhibition of ancient Chinese ceramics never seen before in UK. A collection of more than 300 pieces from the acclaimed Zibo Ceramics Museum in northern China are being displayed at The Lightbox in Woking from 11 October to 11 December. The show … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health Michael Gosling is taking part in a national debate about public health today. The live session, which started at midday on the Guardian newspaper’s website, focuses on councils taking greater responsibility for public health.
New Cabinet announced In his speech to Full Council today (Tuesday 11 October) David Hodge, the new Leader of Surrey County Council, announced his new Cabinet. The list of members and portfolios is as follows: David Hodge – Leader Peter Martin – Deputy Leader Mary Angell – Children and Families Helyn Clack – Change and … Continue reading
A transcript of David Hodge, the Leader of Surrey County Council’s speech to full council, given on 11 October 2011. [Check against delivery] Madam Chairman, I would like to thank members for giving me the honour of leading the county council. It is a privilege to serve the residents and businesses of our wonderful county. … Continue reading
New Surrey County Council leader announces immediate policy change David Hodge was today (Tuesday 11 October) elected the new Leader of Surrey County Council and immediately announced a change to the authority’s parking charge policy. Speaking to a meeting of the Full Council following his election, Mr Hodge said the council’s countywide policy for on-street parking … Continue reading
Culture secretary praises Surrey’s Olympic progress The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Jeremy Hunt has praised Surrey County Council for “blazing a trail” in its preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. He singled out the county council’s excellent work in attracting teams to train in Surrey for their London 2012 preparations. … Continue reading
Culture Secretary says Surrey “ahead of the game” on superfast broadband Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has described Surrey County Council as being “ahead of the game” nationally with its superfast broadband plans. Surrey aims to ensure a 100% high-quality broadband service across the county by 2013. The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport … Continue reading
Details: Dominican Olympic hopefuls trained in Surrey this week as part of their preparations for the 2012 Games and they were delighted the weather has been “just like it is” on the Caribbean island. High jumper Brendan Williams and 400m runner Erison Hurtault spent the week at Spectrum in Guildford and spoke highly of the … Continue reading
Apprentice campaign gets off to flying start A campaign spearheaded by Surrey County Council to fill 200 apprentice places in 100 days has got off to a flying start. Businesses at the launch event* promised to create 24 apprenticeships on the very first day of the drive to boost the job prospects of young people … Continue reading
Plans for community libraries agreed Surrey County Council’s Cabinet today agreed plans to allow communities to take over the running of their local libraries. The initiative is part of the county council’s aim to keep all 52 of its libraries open despite the fact other local authorities are closing branches across the country due to … Continue reading
World champion Mark Cavendish’s excitement at Box Hill Olympic challenge Newly crowned world champion Mark Cavendish described the Box Hill loop of next year’s Olympic road cycling event in Surrey as a “perfect little circuit for a race”. The Olympic gold medal hopeful was speaking alongside Denise Saliagopoulos, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community … Continue reading
Surrey County Council majority Conservative group elects new leader David Hodge has today (Friday 23 September) been elected as the new leader of the Conservative group at Surrey County Council, following Andrew Povey’s resignation as group leader. Mr Hodge was overwhelmingly endorsed during a meeting of Conservative councillors at County Hall in Kingston. He replaces … Continue reading
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