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Older people with complex needs will be given greater choice over their care and support under a new plan for adult social care in Surrey. The county council will work with the NHS and private care providers to create more places in specialist facilities catering for people who need intensive support – whether they’re eligible … Continue reading
Commenting on the new partnership between Pinewood Studios in Surrey and Amazon Prime, Surrey County Council Leader Cllr Tim Oliver said: “I am delighted that Amazon Prime Video has decided to further invest in Surrey, cementing our reputation as a home for global business and culture. This is also great news for Shepperton Studios and … Continue reading
The River Thames Scheme is inviting tier 2 suppliers and small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to take part in phase two of its market engagement exercise. This next chapter will set out formal procurement plans as part of its search for firms to build the £501 million flood alleviation scheme. Draft design proposals and … Continue reading
If you are under the age of 40 and making a name for yourself in business, we want to hear from you. Invest in Surrey, the inward investment service for Surrey, has launched the Surrey 40 Under 40 Business Awards with the aim of showcasing the achievements of the next generation of young entrepreneurs and … Continue reading
Surrey County Council have set out its 2022/23 budget, designed to tackle big challenges including mental health, climate change and social care, and make sure no one is left behind. The budget sets out how the council will spend just over £1bn on day-to-day services that everyone in Surrey relies on, as well as a … Continue reading
The government today published the Levelling Up White Paper, including plans for Local Government. Surrey County Council’s response to the paper is below. Cllr Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council, said: “Here in Surrey we welcome the government’s White Paper, with the clear recognition of the importance of local government and in particular County … Continue reading
As part of Surrey County Council’s ambition to ensure that No One Is Left Behind a one-off grant of £560k has just been awarded to the local Citizen’s Advice (CA) charities across Surrey. The council’s number one priority is to help those that need us most, and improve quality of life for everyone. This grant … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has unveiled a new look Surrey Matters – the council’s online magazine for residents. The website has been completely redesigned to make it easier to use and with residents’ interests at heart, so they don’t miss out on what’s going on in their county. With new features such as an interactive What’s … Continue reading
Sponsored by Surrey County Council, the CREST22 Business Awards which recognise the positive efforts of businesses to protect the environment and promote more sustainable working and lifestyles, are now open for entries. Open to businesses in and around Woking, the categories are: Going Circular Award Smarter Transport Award Transforming Food Award Efficiency Champion Award Sustainability … Continue reading
A pioneering fostering model in Surrey has now helped improve the lives of 70 young people, giving them a stronger support network and extended family. Surrey County Council introduced the Mockingbird Family Model, which in the UK is delivered by leading charity The Fostering Network, in October 2019. Children and young people in foster care … Continue reading
A shopkeeper selling counterfeit and illicit goods has been sentenced to 12 months community service following a Police and Trading Standards investigation. The first hearing was held at High Wycombe Magistrates on Wednesday 19 January. Mandeep Singh-Soni (50, Southall) pleaded guilty to six counts, including one count under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016, two counts … Continue reading
Surrey’s 39 gritters will trial running on environmentally friendly Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel from this week, as part of Surrey County Council’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions across the county. HVO fuel reduces the carbon produced from combustion engines by up to 90%. For every 1,000 litres of diesel burned, 3.6 tonnes of greenhouse gas … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is today proposing a new focus and funding boost to tackle an impending mental health crisis. The COVID pandemic has served to intensify the existing pressures on mental health services – making it harder for people to get the support they need. As part of the county’s No One Left Behind agenda, … Continue reading
A partnership of six councils has come together to support the purchase of a nature reserve and protect it as open space for the community. Surrey County Council, supported by funding from Hampshire County Council, Guildford Borough Council, Waverley Borough Council, Rushmoor Borough Council and Farnham Town Council, has bought Tice’s Meadow near Badshot Lea … Continue reading
A new report, published today (Wednesday 15 December 2021), shows improvements have been made to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). The report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) showed an improvement in six out of the 11 categories assessed – five of which have been rated as ‘good’. … Continue reading
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