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Ahead of this weekend’s national fire strike here are some key facts: When are the fire strikes? From 18:30 to 23:00 on Friday, 1 November 2013 and from 06:00 to 08:00 on Monday, 4 November 2013. Why are the strikes happening? The strikes are taking place because of a dispute between central Government and the … Continue reading
More than 50 young people are set to get a foot on the job ladder thanks to a county council employer shadowing scheme. Under the so-called work pairing scheme, 55 youngsters will be offered up to 26 weeks’ paid work experience with businesses that could, if successful, lead to an apprenticeship or other full-time employment. … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has responded to more than 80 incidents involving local flooding and fallen trees as storms have hit the area. Call centre staff have taken more than 400 calls, and 82 overnight were passed to rapid response crews specialising in clearing fallen trees, dealing with local flooding and keeping roads clear. Updates are … Continue reading
Here is your chance to listen to a debate on the future of cycling in Surrey. Hosted by BBC Surrey, the 90-minute discussion at the University of Surrey was organised by Surrey County Council. The authority is currently consulting on its proposed cycling strategy. Panellists included representatives from the council, Surrey Police, British Cycling and those concerned … Continue reading
A new scheme has been launched to promote economic growth and create jobs by attracting businesses to Surrey. Economic development company Surrey Connects has created the Invest in Surrey service with the support of Surrey County Council. It will provide a single point of contact for investors looking to move to the county from other … Continue reading
A Surrey County Council funding initiative that gives thousands of pounds to community groups for green travel returns to Merstham on Saturday 26 October. Last year, eight local groups in the ward won a share of £60,000 from Travel SMART, which supports and promotes projects aimed at improving travel and stimulating economic growth. The projects all … Continue reading
Cabinet Member for Community Services Helyn Clack spoke to BBC Surrey presenter James Cannon today about Surrey County Council’s cycling strategy. The interview came the day before a debate on the future of cycling in the county at the University of Surrey in Guildford. Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey
The first groceries, coffees and sandwiches have been sold at a newly-refurbished community shop that won a £50,000 grant from Surrey County Council. Strood Green’s The Shop threw open its doors as groups were reminded that they have just days left to apply for cash for projects that improve their local areas. It won the … Continue reading
An innovative apprenticeship scheme that allows several firms to share the training of the next generation of their workforce has been launched by Surrey County Council. The initiative is tailored to small and medium-sized building businesses that want to enjoy the benefits of hiring an apprentice but find it difficult to commit to long-term training. … Continue reading
The number of deaths on Surrey roads has dropped in the four years since the launch of a high-profile safe driving campaign. Last year, there were 18 deaths on Surrey’s roads compared to 45 in 2008 and 41 in 2009, the year Surrey County Council and Surrey Police launched Drive SMART. The death rate has … Continue reading
Deputy leader Peter Martin sets out a new Surrey County Council scheme that incentivises businesses to offer teenagers work experience to BBC Surrey and Sussex presenter Lucio Buffone. Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey
Leader David Hodge presents to Full Council early plans for closer working between councils and emergency services in Surrey and Sussex. The Public Sector Transformation Network will be discussed at the next Cabinet on 22 October.
Here’s some great news for Get Online Week – you don’t need to pay for magazines like The Economist, TV Times and Cosmopolitan thanks to an innovative digital initiative. That’s because Surrey County Council has launched a new way of downloading current issues of more than 70 magazines free of charge. Using the library service’s … Continue reading
Businesses offering work experience are being handed a cash incentive to help more than 100 unemployed teenagers get on the career ladder. Surrey County Council is giving employers up to £300 for every 16 to 19-year-old classed as NEET handed on the job training. The authority has set a goal of filling 110 places by … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s team behind the £32 million Walton Bridge has received a top highways industry award. Walton Bridge was the first new bridge over the River Thames in 20 years, and it opened to traffic in July 2013 both on time and on budget after an 18-month construction. Now Highways Magazine’s Excellence Awards have … Continue reading
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