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Following the news that Surrey County Council will receive £72 million over three years from the government towards paying for 16,000 extra school places, Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning Linda Kemeny said: “We’re pleased that the government has listened to us. The fact that we’ve been given one of the biggest shares of funding … Continue reading
A Surrey County Council permit scheme to ease the pain of roadworks could extend to the equivalent of halfway across Wales if Bracknell Forest signs up. Bracknell Forest councillors are consulting on whether to join the roadworks permit scheme, launched by Surrey and East Sussex county councils last month to decide how works are done, … Continue reading
Local schoolchildren joined Surrey County Council leader David Hodge to celebrate the delivery of a Christmas present to the village of Warlingham – access to high-speed broadband. They ‘unwrapped’ a new Cabinet that will let 3,000 homes and businesses connect to a high-quality service over the coming weeks. The unveiling was part of the authority’s … Continue reading
Part of Merstham will get a facelift with new shops, homes and community facilities after Surrey County Council’s Cabinet approved a partnership with Reigate & Banstead Council and a housing association. Click here for more information. Earlier this week, Surrey County Council’s joint project with Reigate and Banstead to regenerate the Preston area with new … Continue reading
The routes for next year’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey cycling events have been agreed in principle by Surrey County Council. The Cabinet today agreed the routes after asking local parish, borough, district and county councillors for feedback, and also decided in principle to hold the RideLondon-Surrey 100 and Classic events for another four years. Prudential RideLondon-Surrey will … Continue reading
Capel Cricket Club, Leatherhead and Dorking Gymnastics Club and Guildford City Youth Project are among 10 clubs, groups and organisations that have won more than £380,000 in grants following Surrey County Council’s involvement in the successful Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 cycling event. The money was awarded by the London Marathon Charitable Trust. The trust owns London Marathon … Continue reading
Ahead of the fifth and sixth national fire strikes that are happening this week here are some key facts: When is the fire strike? From 6pm to 10pm on Friday 13 December and 6pm to 10pm on Saturday 14 December 2013. Why are the strikes happening? The strikes are taking place because of a dispute … Continue reading
Surrey drivers are set to have a happier New Year as the county council announces new projects to make more of its roads pothole-free. Road teams have just overhauled part of the A25, one of the county’s busiest commuter routes, and they are set to start work on another major route next month. Having just … Continue reading
Leader David Hodge used a meeting of the Full Council today to set out the financial challenges ahead and Surrey County Council’s success in improving roads, providing apprenticeships and achieving significant savings.
The county council has joined forces with Surrey’s 11 districts and boroughs to launch a crackdown on litter louts. Surrey leader David Hodge unveiled the new campaign to combat littering at a meeting of today’s Full Council.
Following the Government’s announcement of a £50 million redevelopment of Gatwick Airport’s railway station as part of a £375m national infrastructure investment plan, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment John Furey said: “This is great news for Surrey’s commuters and economy. A new platform and better facilities will help to reduce overcrowding … Continue reading
Age UK has thanked Surrey County Council after receiving £4,000 from an innovation fund launched to help community groups make life better for people with dementia. The charity was among 14 groups to win money from the council’s £55,000 pot of cash to help those with the condition remain active and independent in their local … Continue reading
One woman will help to steer two councils after being confirmed in a ground-breaking double leadership role. Yvonne Rees has been made Mole Valley District Council’s permanent chief executive while also continuing as a strategic director at Surrey County Council. The full press release is on Mole Valley’s website.
Council bosses are set to push for Government action on unregistered road cycling and give local people a greater voice if a new strategy is approved this month. Cycling has boomed in the county since it hosted the 2012 Olympic road races, including thousands either watching or riding in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey events. In September, … Continue reading
The number of people in Surrey admitted to hospital with alcohol-related illnesses has more than doubled in the last decade. Figures unveiled for Alcohol Awareness Week show there were 1,532 admissions per 100,000 people in Surrey in 2011/12 due to drinking, up from 695 in 2002/03. It is estimated that treating people for alcohol-related problems … Continue reading
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