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Surrey Fire and Rescue Service welcomed siblings, George, aged 12 and Olivia, aged 9 to Camberley Fire Station recently, after the heroic pair saved their younger brother’s life in a house fire last December. After hearing the fire alarm sound whilst at their dad’s house, George noticed the tumble dryer on fire and together … Continue reading
Redhill Library has had to close with immediate effect following further investigations of the known reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the building. The closure of the library will allow more detailed assessments and immediate safety measures to take place to ensure the building is safe to reopen to residents. We understand the short notice … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has been awarded £745,000 of funding through the Local Energy Advice Demonstrator (LEAD) project, to trial new and innovative approaches to tackle residential energy emissions, help residents save money, conserve energy and make homes more energy efficient. The LEAD project is funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and … Continue reading
Surrey’s inaugural Festival of Skills took place last week (23 November 2023) with over 1,300 young people attending the event. The festival, which took place at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, was open to young people aged 14 to 18 who are in education in Surrey. The aim of the festival was to … Continue reading
A landmark has been reached in the drive to provide affordable housing for Surrey’s priority residents enabling them to live independently, after planning permission was awarded to the first of the county council’s extra care housing developments. Working with extra care housing consortium partner Pond Meadow Limited, the site in Guildford will provide 59 affordable … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in collaboration with Surrey County Council’s Land and Property, have engaged in constructive conversations with Surrey Police to support with their relocation from Reigate Police Station. This is following the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) within the construction of Reigate Police Station. SFRS have met with colleagues from … Continue reading
A major grant of around £5 million has been awarded to Surrey County Council and the University of Surrey to tackle poor health and health inequalities in Surrey. The investment from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) is for a Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) that will bring together experts from the … Continue reading
Public services in Surrey are facing huge financial pressures but the County Council is on track to set a balanced budget. Surrey County Council’s draft budget, agreed at a Cabinet Meeting today, reflects the impact of inflation making services like highways maintenance, adult social care and children’s services much more costly to deliver. But it … Continue reading
A recent survey of Surrey residents has revealed that 1 in 4 women (and 1 in 5 men) have experienced street harassment or unwelcome attention in the last 12 months, as Surrey partners come together to call for a STOP to harassment. The representative survey, conducted by YouGov, also found that 47% of all five … Continue reading
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
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