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Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment video, produced in collaboration with the video production agency, LIQUONA, has won an award at the Recruitment Marketing Awards. Judges for the award ceremony, which was held on 26 October, praised the video stating, “Excellent video really showcasing the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service – diverse yet original.” … Continue reading
Trading Standards are running two activities during Safeguarding Adults Week this year to assist people in spotting and stopping scams, preventing scammers from having a lasting impact on their wellbeing. Everyone is welcome to join the free webinar on Tuesday 21 November at 10.30am, focused on how to spot and stop a scam, including essential … Continue reading
Grants of up to £50,000 are now available to fund projects that will have a positive impact on businesses and communities in the rural areas of Guildford, Waverley and Tandridge. Active businesses, charities and community groups in these areas can apply for up to 50% of capital costs for projects which create jobs or grow the … Continue reading
The Surrey County Council Public Health team welcomed the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, on Friday 13th October to share with him some of the key health challenges for our most vulnerable residents; people experiencing multiple disadvantage and vulnerable migrants The afternoon was hosted by Guildford Action who are one … Continue reading
Surrey County Council increases opening times at Horley Library so that Surrey’s residents will be able to use the library at a time that suits them. Surrey Libraries are installing new technology which provides longer and more convenient opening times for residents. Horley Library is the first Surrey library to launch Surrey Libraries Super Access, … Continue reading
A new Careers Hub is set to inspire and prepare young people across the whole county for the world of work. The Careers Hub, a single service covering all of Surrey, will work with all the county’s secondary schools, special schools and colleges with the aim of ensuring every young person can find their best … Continue reading
People who live and travel through Burpham are being encouraged to give their views on updated proposals for a cycle and walking route between New Inn Lane roundabout, Burpham and York Road crossroads, Guildford, including Boxgrove roundabout. The survey is now available for a further four weeks, until Friday 15 December 2023, and two additional … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Awards & Commendations were held on 11 October, at Dorking Halls. During the ceremony staff were recognised for long service, professionalism and commitment to their roles. Awards were also handed out to dedicated volunteers and members of the public for acts of bravery. Chief Fire Officer, Dan Quin said: “Tonight … Continue reading
A total of 38 brand new gritting vehicles are now available to help keep Surrey moving during the colder months. The new vehicles operate more efficiently, have state-of-the art technology on board and produce less carbon emissions. They will grit Surrey’s roads before and during severe weather, using the 10,141 tonnes of salt stored at … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has been confirmed with the highest number of schools awarded with a Green Flag of any local authority in England, with its 88 Eco-Schools, all of which have a Green Flag status – the highest accreditation in the scheme. Eco-Schools is the largest education programme in the world which helps sustainability become an … Continue reading
Surrey County Council and NHS Surrey Heartlands and have been recognised for their support towards staff who have caring duties outside the workplace. In a great example of collaboration, both organisations – who work closely together and with other organisations across Surrey to meet the health and care needs of the county’s residents – have … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has been awarded £7.8m to further improve and protect local buses. The council will work with bus operators over the coming month to allocate the funding which is likely to generate more frequent buses, more evening and weekend services and reduced fares for young people to help them access education, training … Continue reading
Surrey County Council will move to fully biodegradable library membership cards across all 52 libraries. This exciting, environmentally friendly initiative coincides with the celebration of Green Libraries Week (2 – 8 October), a nationwide event that highlights the importance of sustainability in library settings. Surrey Libraries has printed 60,000 new eco library membership cards as … Continue reading
Any of us can foster – that is the message from Surrey County Council (SCC) as it celebrates the launch of a new national recruitment video campaign for foster carers. Yesterday (28 September 2023), foster carers and Councillors from across the county, including SCC Leader Tim Oliver and Chair of the Council Saj Hussain, attended … Continue reading
Following the potential discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) at The Harlequin Theatre, we have made the decision to close Redhill library today (27 September) whilst inspections take place. The safety of our library users and our library staff is our priority. This closure is a precautionary measure whilst we work with Reigate and … Continue reading
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