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Surrey school children followed in the tyre tracks of Hollywood stars and Formula One drivers by racing their own cars on the Top Gear test track. Unlike the stars in reasonably priced cars, the youngsters had to first design and make their own electric cars before racing them on the circuit at Dunsfold Park near … Continue reading
Surrey leader calls for more community volunteers Surrey County Council leader Dr Andrew Povey held up shining examples of volunteer work in the county as he urged even more people to get involved in their communities. Dr Povey used a meeting of the Full Council (18 July) to highlight volunteers as an excellent example of … Continue reading
Ideas to improve libraries Surrey County Council is in talks with users of all 11 libraries that local communities have the chance to take over. Denise Saliagopoulos, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: “People have come up with excellent suggestions for how community partnerships could work and they should be commended for … Continue reading
Local residents, children and cyclists to get wristbands for London-Surrey Cycle Classic Local residents, children and cyclists all have a chance to watch the London-Surrey Cycle Classic from the Zig Zag Road area of Box Hill. The 140km race, on Sunday 14 August, will act as a test event for the 2012 Olympic men’s and … Continue reading
Surrey invests £2m in centres for children with special education needs Context: Surrey County Council has signed off investment of £2 million in education for children with special needs. A new centre will be built and the council’s nine specialist resource facilities at mainstream primary schools will be improved. Quote: Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member … Continue reading
Young people encouraged to sign up to community scheme Young people in Surrey are being encouraged to sign up to a scheme aimed at getting them more involved in the community. The National Citizen Service involves two weeks away from home, team building exercises and individual challenges. Youth charity Catch22, Surrey Clubs for Young People … Continue reading
Following today’s news that four Surrey schools are among the first in England to be given a teacher training role as part of a new national initiative, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Learning Peter Martin said: "Surrey has some of the best performing schools in the country and the success of these … Continue reading
Reaction to the suspension of doorstep selling activities Surrey County Council Trading Standards today responded to the news that Scottish and Southern Energy has suspended its doorstep selling activities. The announcement comes after the company was found guilty at Guildford Crown Court, in May, of misleading selling activities during a successful prosecution by Surrey County … Continue reading
Surrey’s youth work plans set out for minister The Minister for Civil Society has heard how Surrey County Council’s plans for young people’s services will result in more youth work being provided at less cost. Surrey’s Assistant Director for Young People Garath Symonds set out the plans to transform services by working closely with the … Continue reading
Circus Stars in Surrey libraries this summer Surrey County Council Library Service’s Summer Reading Challenge will use the fun of the circus to encourage children to read. Children who sign up to the challenge will be given a special Circus Stars membership card and a pop-up stage. They will also receive stickers, a bookmark, a … Continue reading
Surrey County Council supports Watts Gallery Surrey County Council has contributed £70,000 towards the major restoration of a gallery dedicated to the artist who created Barack Obama’s favourite painting. The money was given to Watts Gallery, in Compton, which reopened to visitors on Saturday, June 18, following an £11 million restoration project. The attraction, known … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service campaign to protect county from wildfires this summer Surrey Fire and Rescue are urging people to enjoy the outdoors safely this summer. During the spring and summer last year the service attended 1,314 outdoor fires, approximately 12% of all the incidents attended last year. 57% of these incidents were accidental … Continue reading
Surrey County Council social workers are trialling an application developed for the new BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet that has yet to be launched on the UK market. Council staff will be testing the latest technology that will give them more time to care for the elderly rather than doing paperwork. The application gives social workers secure … Continue reading
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