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The number of people registering for a scheme to slash heating and light costs has smashed through the 10,000 barrier. With under a week left to sign up, 10,030 have joined Surrey’s switch and save initiative to cut the cost of fuel bills. They will be added to bill-payers registering for schemes run by more than … Continue reading
Scores of businesses are expected to attend an event aimed at boosting young people’s chances of getting on the career ladder. Surrey County Council has organised the Developing Skills for Surrey event as part of its drive to create 500 apprenticeships in the next year. It is aimed at firms looking to hire apprentices, offer … Continue reading
BBC Surrey presenter Nigel Williams has interviewed Strategic Director for Change and Efficiency Julie Fisher about Surrey County Council’s plans for a trading arm to generate income that can be reinvested in services. Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey
Surrey County Council is on track to beat its goal of saving up to £70 million this year, figures reveal. Annual figures are set to show that savings of £66m planned at the start of the 2012/13 financial year will be achieved when it ends next month. In addition, the council will save another £5m … Continue reading
Leader David Hodge has announced that Surrey County Council is supporting SurreySave by investing £50,000 in the credit union.
An independent peer review by the Local Government Association has just reported its findings on Surrey County Council. The summary report concluded that the county council has taken “huge strides” in the past four years and is now in a position “to take off”. It also identified that “significant levels of savings have been achieved … Continue reading
Following Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget announcement today, Surrey County Council leader David Hodge said: “Slow economic growth and a frosty reception on Twitter will likely be on the Chancellor’s mind today. Conveniently, the answer to at least one of his woes can be found in Surrey. Despite the UK growth forecast halving, the county’s economy … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has unveiled plans to go into business in a bid to generate income that can be ploughed back into services. The Cabinet is set to discuss launching a trading arm to charge other organisations for services provided by the council. Under the proposals, all the cash made will be reinvested in improving … Continue reading
Community groups are being urged to bid for a share of £1 million that is up for grabs for projects that improve their local areas. The call comes after a pot of cash to support schemes that make a difference to the community was swelled by an extra £250,000 as part of last month’s council … Continue reading
Almost £2 million generated from Surrey County Council’s joint venture with a private firm is being reinvested in educating children and other services. The authority has made more than £1.7 million from its involvement in education company Babcock 4S, with the majority of the dividend coming in the past two years. Half the money made … Continue reading
A hit list of projects to ease congestion on Surrey’s roads and boost business has been revealed. Surrey Future has identified 16 major schemes to tackle bottlenecks and snarl-ups on Surrey’s overburdened roads in preparation for funding bids. The county’s A roads carry 66% more traffic than the national average, with congestion costing the national … Continue reading
A drive to fill 100 apprenticeship places at Surrey County Council in a year has smashed its target more than a month early. By the end of last month more than 110 apprenticeships had been arranged with the council following the initiative’s launch last April. Places were offered in areas such as youth work, administration, … Continue reading
Picture caption: Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles met the South East 7 group of councils to find out how they are doing more for less by working together. He visited as it was revealed the group aims to make savings of almost £75 million over the next two years. Quote: Surrey County Council leader David … Continue reading
A scheme to rid Surrey of its night time orange glow and replace it with energy-efficient lights that shine brighter is set to reach a major milestone ahead of schedule. Rapid progress means the 60,000th lamp has been installed in Surrey County Council’s streetlight replacement project. Contractor Skanska Laing’s speedy work has seen 11,000 more … Continue reading
Boosting investment in infrastructure is a key aim of a new group launched to promote economic growth in Surrey. Surrey Future brings together all Surrey’s councils and business leaders to take a co-ordinated approach to targeting projects for the next 20-plus years. Its immediate aims are: • Supporting the local economy by reducing roads congestion • Drawing … Continue reading
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