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Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival coming to Staines-upon-Thames and Redhill this July 

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

Have your say: Redevelopment proposal for Reigate Fire Station 

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

Councillors Community Funding now open

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 announces new Assistant Chief Fire Officer  

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 Village residents invited to have their say on the future of their village

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

Court allows additional grounds for challenge in ULEZ Judicial Review

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

Celebrating two years of Period Dignity in Surrey

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

Boost for walking and cycling in Surrey

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

Surrey County Council reveals new murals under Iron Bridge in Staines-upon-Thames

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

Over £12m of grant funding for Surrey residents to help heat their homes

Over £12m of grant funding is now available for Surrey residents whose homes are not heated by gas, to make their homes more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Residents living in hard to heat homes and on lower incomes could receive up to £38,000 to fund measures that; improve a range of insulation including wall, … Continue reading

Door-to-door bus service expands in Mole Valley

Surrey’s first on-demand, shared bus service – Mole Valley Connect – is now available throughout the whole of the district to improve bus provision for residents. Since the service launched in June 2022 in the north of Mole Valley, over 11,600 trips have been taken. The four electric mini-buses can be booked on the Surrey … Continue reading

Ashley Tilling elected in Walton South & Oatlands by-election

Ashley Tilling (Liberal Democrats) has been elected as County Councillor for the Walton South & Oatlands division following the resignation of Conservative councillor Tony Samuels. Full result below: Election Candidate Party Votes % Outcome  Ashley Richard Tilling Liberal Democrats 2162 44% Elected  Hilary Clare Butler Conservative 2077 42% Not elected  Warren Weertman Labour and Co-operative … Continue reading

Inspection report finds Surrey’s family support and early help services are making a ‘positive difference’

A report published today finds that Surrey’s family support and early help services are making a positive difference to children and families in Surrey who need help. The inspection report, from Ofsted, Care Quality Commission and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) stated that the multi-agency service provision delivers a … Continue reading

Reigate Fire Station to be redeveloped and improved

On Wednesday (26 April), Surrey County Council’s (SCC’s) Cabinet approved initial plans to invest in and redevelop Reigate Fire Station. SCC is the fire and rescue authority for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. The plans propose a part-demolish and rebuild of the current fire station, located at Wray Park, this includes: Surrey’s Chief Fire Officer, … Continue reading

A joined-up approach to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls in Surrey

A new countywide, partnership strategy has been agreed to boost our collective efforts to end Violence Against Women and Girls in Surrey. Work will now commence with partners across Surrey on an action plan to support work over the next three-years The Surrey Partnership VAWG Strategy was developed with our key partners, including survivors and … Continue reading

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