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From this week, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales will become National Landscapes, including the Surrey Hills National Landscape. The new name reflects their national importance; the vital contribution they make to protect the nation from the threats of climate change, nature depletion and the wellbeing crisis, whilst also creating greater … Continue reading
The report published today finds that, while important actions have been put in place, the Local Area partnership’s arrangements still have work to do to improve the experiences and outcomes for some children and young people with additional needs and disabilities. Inspectors found that, “there is ambition for children and young people with SEND [Special … Continue reading
With just over two weeks to go, the second Surrey County Council annual Stars in Surrey awards is nearly here. The awards are a unique opportunity to stop and reflect on some of the many amazing individuals, teams, workers, volunteers, and residents in Surrey who go above and beyond in their daily lives to make … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has introduced paid leave for staff who juggle work with caring for a loved one. With Carers Rights Day on Thursday 23 November, the county council is highlighting a new policy which enables staff with caring responsibilities to take up to five days’ paid leave in a 12-month period. This is on … Continue reading
Following the Chancellor’s announcement in the Autumn Statement regarding the extension of devolution and further County Deals, Surrey County Council is engaging in discussions with Government on a Level 2 County Deal. The proposed County Deal will see the devolution of the following functions to Surrey: Strategic role in delivering services: Supporting local businesses Local … Continue reading
Buckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards is cracking down on telephone scammers this festive season by encouraging people with vulnerable family or friends in Surrey or Buckinghamshire to support them in applying for a free* trueCall device, to prevent telephone scammers and nuisance callers getting through. 73% of all UK adults have been targeted by fraudsters, … Continue reading
Diesel van owners who drive along the Guildford stretch of the A3 more than three times a week, could be eligible for a grant to replace their vehicle with an electric model. This week, Hi Speed Services Ltd based in Ash Vale, became the first business to benefit from the grant scheme, having been allocated … Continue reading
The owner of a business that failed to comply with a food improvement notice has been sentenced following a recent Trading Standards investigation. On Thursday 2 November at Staines Magistrate Court, Arulnantham Jogeswaran, 53, Chessington, owner of Royal Chicken and Pizza in Dorking, was charged with failing to comply with a notice that required the … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has agreed further funding to reduce the cost of travel for under 20s, with many single bus journeys now costing as little as £1. The Surrey LINK card was launched by the county council earlier this year entitling all young people aged 20 and under, to 50% of all bus adult bus … Continue reading
Hundreds of young people are set to be fired up about their futures at Surrey’s first ever Festival of Skills. The free one-day careers event will provide local students with the chance to connect with and learn more about some of the county’s brightest businesses and training providers. Up to 1,500 young people from schools … Continue reading
Commenting on the ongoing water shortage in parts of Surrey, Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council said: “I am incredibly frustrated and disappointed to hear that after several days without water many of our residents still remain affected by the Thames Water outages. “We had been reassured that water had been reinstated to all … Continue reading
With funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, Surrey County Council has captured the life stories of four veterans and presented the booklets to them and their families in a special ceremony at The Comrades Club, Epsom. Part of the Force for Change project, the funding provided was to identify former service personnel living … Continue reading
Surrey is set to become home to a high-quality training hub in Artificial Intelligence (AI), a move which could have transformative impacts in the way vulnerable residents engage and access public services. Government announced last week that the University of Surrey and the StoryFutures unit at Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) will be the … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is pleased to announce the creation of 230 new specialist school places for September 2023 for Surrey’s children with additional needs and disabilities. The creation of additional school places has been carried out through the successful delivery of 40 construction projects in schools across Surrey. The building projects included the expansion of … Continue reading
This week, Surrey County Council is launching a new campaign to support residents with the increasing Cost of Living by directing them to a variety of support and services to help them. As part of this, ‘Your Essential Services’ directory has gone to all households in Surrey. This includes information on a wide range services … Continue reading
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