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Commenting on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Surrey County Council chairman, Cllr Helyn Clack, said: “Like all Surrey residents, I have been shocked and dismayed by what we have seen in Ukraine as a result of Russia’s invasion, in particular the horrific and barbaric attacks on civilian areas such as hospitals and schools. I have … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is pleased that services for children and families in Surrey have improved in all areas, according to a recent Ofsted inspection Inspectors noted that Surrey’s leaders have achieved “significant change”, based on a thorough understanding of current performance and are “determined to continue the trajectory of improvement” The number of recommendations from … Continue reading
A free app launches in Surrey this week to reward residents who clock up their miles by walking, cycling, running, scooting or using public transport. With 41% of emissions in Surrey coming from transport, the BetterPoints app encourages residents to become more active whilst also helping the environment by reducing car travel for local journeys. The … Continue reading
Up to £10,000 of funding per household is up for grabs in Surrey, but for a limited time only. Householders across Surrey are being urged to act quickly to claim a share of up to £10,000 each which is available to improve home energy efficiency – one of the simplest ways of saving energy and … Continue reading
New data has highlighted the cost of smoking in Surrey, both to people’s health and to their finances. The data forms part of national research undertaken by charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH). Their findings showed that the average smoker is spending just under £2,000 a year on tobacco, costing smokers in England a … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet met this week and the important announcements are summarised below: Residential care homes in Surrey Cabinet agreed with the recommendations outlined in a report on the future of the council’s residential care homes for older people. The decision was made to close all eight of the homes on a phased basis … Continue reading
UPDATE 18:00 FRIDAY 18 FEB: Surrey’s Local Resilience Forum partners met throughout the day to share information and help ensure residents of Surrey were kept as safe as possible and supported where needed. As of 6pm we are aware of sporadic power outages across the county, with utility companies working hard to assess the issues … Continue reading
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
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