After a successful launch in 2022, Surrey County Council has announced the return of its highly anticipated community awards, Stars in Surrey, set to take place this December. Stars in Surrey celebrates the extraordinary achievements, hard work and dedication of people and teams who go out of their way to help their neighbours and communities and make Surrey … Continue reading
The River Thames Scheme (RTS) Consultation Summary Report, released today, highlights the strong support for flood protection measures from members of the public who participated in the consultation process. The report summarises the feedback gathered from the public during the consultation period, which ran from 8 November 2022 to 20 December 2022, and provides an … Continue reading
On Thursday 15 June, Clean Air Day, Surrey County Council is launching the trial of two domestic kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for Surrey residents who do not have access to off-street parking. The trial, one of the first in the UK, will allow residents to choose from two options – either cable gullies … Continue reading
Surrey is to be the home of brand new state-of-the art facilities for the UK’s creative industry sector, thanks to a successful bid involving Surrey County Council. A partnership team, led by Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL), and involving Pinewood Studios, disguise, BT, Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership, University of Surrey, Abertay University and National … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has been allocated a further £10.6m funding to continue to support the county’s most vulnerable households. The funding comes from the Government’s Household Support Fund as part of a new grant running until March 2024. Funding has been allocated via the Department of Work and Pensions to help those families who are … Continue reading
Surrey residents can boost local renewable energy generation, cut carbon emissions and save on their energy bills with a new community led initiative to install solar panels for less. As part of a group-buying scheme, residents are now able to come together to invest in renewables for solar panels and battery storage, confident in the … Continue reading
This summer, Surrey based cultural organisations, creative industries and education providers will come together to deliver the Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festivals 2023. The festivals have been developed by Surrey County Council Libraries, Arts Services and Community Engagement team, in partnership with local and regional stakeholders, including Spelthorne Borough Council, Reigate and Banstead Borough … Continue reading
Surrey County Council (SCC) is redeveloping Reigate Fire Station and they’re asking local residents to have their say on proposals. The proposal involves a redevelopment of the current fire station, providing the following benefits: Local residents are being invited to the station on Wednesday 21 June, 4pm–7.30pm and Thursday 22 June, 12.30pm–4pm to hear more … Continue reading
Surrey residents can now apply for cash grants to improve their local area through the re-launched Your Councillor Community Fund. Last year the Fund (previously known as the Members Community Allocation) funded over £390,000 of grants to community groups via Surrey County Councillors. This community fund provides financial support to community groups and projects that … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has appointed Jon Simpson as its new permanent Assistant Chief Fire Officer – Service Delivery. Jon joined Surrey Fire and Rescue Service on secondment as Assistant Chief Fire Officer in August last year. He joined from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service where he served from 1993. During Jon’s … Continue reading
Ewell residents are being asked to take part in a public consultation on a range of improvements to revitalise Ewell Village and help to make it a safer, more welcoming place for everyone. The consultation will take place online and in person, with a number of drop-in events scheduled. Residents have until the end of … Continue reading
The High Court has today (26 May 2023) announced it will allow further grounds for challenge as part of a Judicial Review by a coalition of councils into the proposed expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). At today’s hearing, the coalition comprising the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Hillingdon and Harrow, along with Surrey County Council … Continue reading
Surrey County Council and Binti International celebrated the two-year anniversary of the ground-breaking Period Dignity initiative yesterday at Staines Library. Menstrual Health Day on 28 May will mark two years to the day since Surrey County Council proudly launched the initiative with charity Binti International, to provide free period products in selected locations across Surrey. … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has been awarded £997,843 to deliver improved facilities for walking and cycling throughout the county. The investment will see more cycle and walking routes being created across the county and the development of ‘Liveable neighbourhoods’. Liveable neighbourhoods are areas that are improved to be more people-centred with infrastructure and schemes such as … Continue reading
Designed following engagement with local residents, two new murals have been painted under the Iron Bridge in Staines-upon-Thames. The images represent what the town means to residents, with local wildlife, buildings and history reflected in the artwork. Following the refurbishment of the Iron Bridge by Network Rail in 2022, Surrey County Council wanted to improve … Continue reading