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Schools are set to undergo extensive building work after Surrey County Council signed off investment of £15 million to provide more places and new facilities for pupils. The cash will be invested in new buildings and upgraded facilities at Weydon Academy near Farnham and De Stafford School in Caterham. Two new teaching blocks will be … Continue reading
Surrey has joined forces with councils nationwide in a bid to help drive down energy bills. Already more than 6,000 people have registered for the county council’s switch and save scheme. Now the authority has teamed up with more than 60 councils to make the most of their collective clout. It means they will potentially … Continue reading
An extra £1 million will be spent on repairing damage to Surrey’s roads caused by snow and ice this winter. The additional investment was announced at a meeting of Surrey County Council’s Cabinet today by Leader David Hodge. John Furey, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, welcomed the decision when he said: … Continue reading
A healthy eating scheme aimed at promoting nutritious food when dining out has welcomed its 150th member. The Cafeology at Godalming Leisure Centre, was named as the latest recipient of Surrey County Council Trading Standards’ Eat Out Eat Well award. The eatery was honoured during a presentation at the cafe on Wednesday, 6 February, by … Continue reading
People have less than a week to give their views on plans to open two new fire stations. Surrey Fire and Rescue Authority has put forward proposals in December for new stations at Salfords, near Horley, and Burgh Heath that would mean crews getting to emergencies faster. Residents can give their views before the 4 … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s superfast broadband plans have been hailed as world-leading. BT’s Managing Director of Next Generation Access Bill Murphy said the authority was blazing an international trail. The council aims to ensure virtually 100% access to superfast broadband before the end of next year. The national aim is for 90% of the country to … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has pledged to work with the Surrey Chambers of Commerce to boost business. Leader David Hodge signed the accord to promote economic growth in the county together. It comes after Mr Hodge made similar agreements with the Federation of Small Businesses and the Institute of Directors. The council has already committed to … Continue reading
A group of Surrey gritter lorry drivers were invited to take part in a winter driving skills course. Please find a press release produced by Mercedes-Benz World. Press release A group of gritter drivers received valuable winter driving skills coaching at Mercedes-Benz World on Wednesday as part of Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy’s bid to help Surrey … Continue reading
As David Cameron wooed business in India, Surrey County Council was showcasing innovation to the world in a bid to help businesses win new investment. A 20-strong party from across the world arrived in Surrey for a two-day ‘innovation tour’ at the same time as the Prime Minister began his trip to the booming subcontinent. … Continue reading
Yvonne Rees, Surrey County Council’s Strategic Director for Customers and Communities, will continue as Mole Valley’s Interim Chief Executive until March 2014. Her secondment was confirmed at a Mole Valley District Council meeting. For the full story, follow this link.
Nearly 300 firms have registered in under a month for a new website designed to help them win council contracts. BuildSurrey was created as part of Surrey County Council’s pledge to ensure 60% of its spending on goods and services is with local businesses. The website – which can be found at http://www.buildsurrey.net – lets … Continue reading
Surrey’s love of erotic fiction and a boom in tablet computer sales have been credited for an 22% surge in e-book loans from libraries. The number of e-books borrowed from the Surrey County Council’s libraries swelled from 16,231 in 2011 to 19,847 the following year – an increase of 3,616. This follows a growing trend … Continue reading
Almost 50 miles of road will be repaired at no expense to the taxpayer as part of Surrey County Council’s commitment to improving highways over the next five years. This was made possible when May Gurney worked with the authority and its supply chain to provide a 15% discount on Surrey’s £100 million roads contract, … Continue reading
Up to 160 people a day have been registering for a scheme to help people cut the cost of heating and lighting. More than 4,000 people have now signed up to Surrrey County Council’s switch and save initiative, which uses people’s combined buying power to negotiate cheaper energy bills. Surrey’s scheme, which has been backed by … Continue reading
More than 300 young people took part in the P&G Surrey School Games Winter Festival at Surrey Sports Park on the 11 February. Young people aged between 11 to 16 years battled it out in four separate competitions including archery, Panathlon, indoor rowing and basketball. Students from mainstream, special and independent schools competed trying to … Continue reading
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