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Surrey residents looking to upgrade their homes with energy saving ‘retrofit’ measures can now access guidance from Surrey County Council’s new Home Energy Improvement Guide. Over 300,000 homes in Surrey have low energy performance, meaning people live in homes which are poorly insulated, expensive to run, and prone to damp or mould due to inadequate … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Leader is to write to government to outline the county’s ambition to fully engage with the recent White Paper on Devolution. Following a full council meeting and Cabinet meeting today it has been agreed to request that Surrey is part of a ‘first wave’ of areas looking to take the opportunities presented … Continue reading
Surrey’s History Centre in Woking is proudly marking Holocaust Memorial Day in January 2025 with a brand new, month-long exhibition and an online, live event telling the stories of 13 British Born victims of Aktion T4. Aktion T4 was the Nazi extermination programme responsible for the deaths of approximately 70,000 adults with mental and physical … Continue reading
Two weeks ago, Stars in Surrey Awards 2024 lit up the evening at G Live on Tuesday 3 December with a celebration of extraordinary individuals and teams who go above and beyond to make Surrey a better place to live, work, and thrive. Organised by Surrey County Council (SCC), this event recognises the dedication, innovation, … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) recently attended fire caused by a lithium-ion-powered mobility scooter charging in a communal hallway in Guildford. Thanks to the quick response of the crews, the fire was contained, and residents were kept safe. However, the incident highlights the risks posed by charging devices in communal areas or blocking escape … Continue reading
Surrey County Council (SCC) proudly re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant on Tuesday (10 December 2024) reinforcing its enduring commitment to ensuring fair treatment for all members of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, their families, and the bereaved. The Covenant was re-signed during a special ceremony witnessed by Full Council on Tuesday 10th … Continue reading
Rachael Wardell, Executive Director for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning at Surrey County Council, said: “Sara’s death is incredibly distressing and we share in the profound horror at the terrible details that have emerged during the trial. We cannot begin to comprehend the suffering that poor Sara endured at the hands of members of her … Continue reading
Following an inspection in October 2024, Ofsted has graded Ruth House, a children’s home for Surrey children and young people with learning or neurodevelopmental disabilities, as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. Ofsted commended the ‘remarkable progress’ that young people make whilst living at the home, with Inspectors observing that ‘they are looked after by staff who … Continue reading
A series of additional highways improvements will take place over the autumn and winter to enhance the appearance and condition of Surrey’s roads and pavements. Extra highways teams are being mobilised across the county to improve pathways, roadsides and rural areas. Activities will include cutting back hedges, clearing growth that might be obstructing pathways … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has published its draft budget for the next financial year, and is now asking residents for their views. While councils across the country face huge pressures on their finances, Surrey is confident it will set a balanced budget for next year, but there are difficult decisions to make to ensure services are … Continue reading
Next week our amazing residents, organisations, volunteers and charities will come together for the third Surrey County Council annual Stars in Surrey awards, with the ceremony taking place on Tuesday 3 December at G Live in Guildford. This highly anticipated event is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the individuals and teams who go above and … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is issuing an important safety warning to residents following a rise in battery related fires over the past five years. As of September this year the service has attended 55 battery related fires. In comparison, last year we attended 53 incidents, compared to 20 in 2022 and 13 in 2021. … Continue reading
Bridging the gap between education and employment to boost opportunities for all was the focus of the first ever Surrey Careers Hub conference. Up to 70 representatives from employers, schools, colleges and training providers attended the event last week at Nescot College in Epsom. The aim was to celebrate the successes achieved in the first … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is rolling out additional support for tens of thousands of unpaid carers living in the county as part of a new digital service. At least 90,000 people in Surrey provide unpaid care for friends, family members or neighbours. Through the new initiative, these unpaid carers will gain access to a wide range of free … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s adult social care service has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission which praised a focus on supporting people to lead independent lives in their own homes and communities. Following an inspection which gathered feedback from residents, carers, staff, partners and providers, the social care regulator highlighted a number of strengths … Continue reading
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