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High speed internet has reached another 19,000 businesses and homes as part of a push to make Surrey the UK’s best connected county. The second phase* of Surrey County Council and BT’s push to help firms do business online and ensure every community gets all the benefits of the digital world was completed on time … Continue reading
More than three-quarters of businesses in Surrey’s powerhouse economy are primed for growth in the next two years. A survey for Surrey County Council and Surrey Connects has revealed that 77% of firms are optimistic about their prospects for expanding, with more than three in 10 already reporting annual increases in turnover or budget. Almost … Continue reading
Remains from the end of the last Ice Age have been unearthed in Surrey 14,000 years later – just one inch below where archaeologists started combing for clues. The very rare ancient artefacts – more than 2,400 flints shaped into tools and blades – were dug up during Surrey County Council’s initial work to build … Continue reading
Millions of pounds are set to be spent on repairing roads damaged by the Christmas floods as part of Surrey County Council’s ongoing response to the recent severe weather. Since storms led to burst riverbanks and wider flooding over Christmas and the New Year, the county council has worked around the clock to clear hundreds … Continue reading
Local firms have benefited to the tune of almost £1 million a day as part of a Surrey County Council pledge to back business. Annual figures reveal that 4,300 local companies secured £363m worth of contracts from the council – the equivalent of just under £1m daily. That means that local spending on goods and … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Leader and Cabinet have pledged to keep working “week in, week out” to find savings as the authority continues to face the twin challenges of increasing demand for services and dwindling funding. In a New Year message to the county, David Hodge unveiled a document highlighting more than 50 ways the council … Continue reading
Surrey County Council announced today that Sarah Mitchell, Strategic Director of Adult Social Care, has left the council. Sarah has made a very significant contribution to both the transformation of health and social care and the delivery of efficiencies in Surrey since her appointment in March 2009. The decision has been made for personal reasons … Continue reading
Ahead of the latest national fire strike tomorrow morning, here are some key facts: When is the fire strike? Friday 3 January 2014 between 6.30am and 8.30am. Why is the strike happening? The strike is taking place because of a national dispute between central Government and the Fire Brigades’ Union over proposed changes to firefighters’ … Continue reading
With adverse weather conditions continuing to affect Surrey, residents and drivers are being urged to keep updated on flood alerts and weather warnings. Skips were today provided to help residents affected by flooding clear up debris and throw out rubbish. A list of the locations are below. Advice on what to do after flooding can be found … Continue reading
With rain and strong winds forecast to hit the region tonight and tomorrow, residents and drivers are being urged to keep updated on flood alerts and weather warnings. Residents can find out the latest on river flooding and the weather by visiting the Environment Agency and Met Office websites. To contact the Environment Agency’s floodline, call 08459 881188. … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS DAY UPDATE: The severe flooding warning issued by the Environment Agency yesterday for the Leatherhead and Fetcham areas has been downgraded. A flood warning is now in place. DECEMBER 24: The Environment Agency has issued a severe weather warning for the Leatherhead and Fetcham areas after storms raised river levels. Mole Valley District Council … Continue reading
Ahead of the national fire strikes over the new year, here are some key facts: When are the fire strikes? A planned strike on Tuesday 24 December between 7pm and midnight was called off in Surrey by the local Fire Brigades’ Union (FBU) after the Environment Agency issued a severe weather warning for the county. … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is prepared for severe weather which is expected to hit the region today. With the Met Office predicting strong winds and heavy rain, teams are on standby to deal with any impact such as fallen trees across roads. Drivers and residents are being urged to keep updated on weather warnings, flood alerts … Continue reading
London Fire Brigade tackled a fire at Chessington World of Adventures today. The theme park was not open to the public when London crews were called to deal with the blaze at the Creaky Cafe at 8.40am. The fire was brought under control just after 11am. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service crews supported their London … Continue reading
A new online journey planner that helps Surrey shoppers beat the last-minute Christmas rush and even watch their weight is available from the county council. The real-time planner – which is available at http://www.travelsmartsurrey.info – saves time, money and carbon emissions by giving the latest and best routes for driving, walking, cycling and public transport, such … Continue reading
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