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Zebra crossings have been installed at St Michael Catholic Primary School, Ashford and Walton Oak Primary School, Walton-on-Thames this week, providing safer routes to school. The new crossings will also help encourage children and families to walk, cycle or scoot during the school run. Eleven schools around the county have been chosen to receive improved … Continue reading
Surrey’s Community Recycling Centre (CRC) paint re-use project has been praised for its success after diverting over 15,000 litres of re-usable paint from disposal, raising over £2,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and supporting local community projects. The County Council’s CRCs are operated and managed by SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, which has set up and … 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 new route is being designed to make walking and cycling safer and easier for residents to access … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has agreed with bus operators in Surrey to extend the Homes for Ukraine temporary bus pass scheme, offering Ukrainian nationals continued free travel on their most used bus route. Previously proposed to run until December 2023, the extended Homes for Ukraine temporary bus pass scheme will now run to 31 March 2024. … Continue reading
Buckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards officers raided Kempton Market last week (Thursday 7th September) in a bid to stop the sale of counterfeit and unsafe products. The operation, planned and conducted with partners from the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, The Intellectual Property Office, the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit and Surrey Police, was in response to … Continue reading
Comments are invited from the community Everyone is invited to provide their feedback on the proposed relocation of Staines library to create a new community hub. It is intended that the new hub will include Citizens Advice, Spelthorne Museum and Voluntary Support North Surrey together at the former Decathlon unit in the Elmsleigh Centre, a … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has received positive feedback for its progress in culture in an official report published today, 13 September 2023. Following an inspection of the service by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service (HMICFRS) throughout March and April, inspectors praised the ‘positive working culture.’ The report stated … 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. Surrey County Council is working in partnership with Guildford Borough Council to deliver a £11 million National Highways scheme, aimed at reducing high … Continue reading
Surrey County Council will undertake a programme of woodland management across its countryside estate this autumn, with a focus on tackling Ash dieback to protect public safety where needed, as well as identifying current and future nature recovery opportunities. As England’s most wooded county, Surrey is heavily affected by Ash dieback, a non-native fungus which … Continue reading
Surrey connect, is an on-demand bus service which will be available from 4 September across Tandridge, Farnham, Cranleigh, West Guildford and Longcross, in addition to the already established service in Mole Valley, to help residents travel sustainably. Rather than being restricted by traditional bus timetables, the accessible mini buses are available for travel for everyone, … Continue reading
Everyone is invited to come and have their say on the plans for the new Staines Library on 12 September 2023 at Staines Library, Friends Walk, TW18 4PG between 2pm and 7.30pm. Surrey County Council is proposing plans for investing in the relocation of the library to create a new community hub including Citizens Advice, … Continue reading
From 1st September, Surrey County Council will lift charges on resident DIY waste in line with Government policy changes that were proposed a in June. The County Council, like most neighbouring authorities currently charge for all rubble and plasterboard to be disposed of at community recycling centres (CRCs). From 1st September up to two 50-litre … Continue reading
The Mayor of London’s expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to the whole of London, went live today (29 August). This will have an impact on Surrey residents, especially those living near the border of London, who have a non-ULEZ-compliant vehicle. Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Transport, Infrastructure and Growth at Surrey County … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) welcomed 23 new recruits into the service at their Pass Out Parade on Sunday (20 August). The new Firefighters and Joint Fire Control Operators were joined by family and friends for the special occasion which was held at SFRS headquarters in Reigate. The new recruits were presented with their … Continue reading
Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council said: “An investigation is underway by Surrey Police following the tragic death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif and we are working tirelessly with our safeguarding partners to gain a full understanding of the situation as quickly as possible. This is an incredibly sad situation, and our thoughts and deepest … Continue reading
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