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Video: Boris Johnson and David Hodge discuss the UK’s biggest cycling festival

Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge and Mayor of London Boris Johnson discussed working together following the launch of the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic cycle routes. They will form part of the biggest ever festival of cycling held in the UK with thousands of riders taking to the roads of both London and … Continue reading →

In pictures: Surrey firefighters test their response to a chemical incident during an excerise at Redhill’s Belfry shopping centre

Press conference: Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic cycle routes revealed

The Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic routes have been announced by Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge, Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Olympic gold medal winner Laura Trott. You can watch the entire press conference below. Find out more about the cycling festival here.

SE7 councils welcome reforms

A major overhaul of the support available for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), that will give families greater control and choice over the care their children receive, has been welcomed by the SE7 group of councils. The reforms are set out in the wide-ranging Children and Families Bill. Many of the … Continue reading →

New website to boost apprenticeships and bolster business

A new website is being launched to boost apprenticeships and bolster firms’ chances of winning public sector contracts in Surrey. Supply2Surrey aims to match firms with apprentice hopefuls and list contracts on offer from Surrey County Council, the 11 district and borough authorities and Surrey Police. The launch of the site is being spearheaded by … Continue reading →

Cabinet approves council tax plan

Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved a plan to increase council tax by 1.99% to spend on essential services now and avoid crippling the authority’s finances in the future. The Cabinet agreed the proposal to reject the Government’s offer of a freeze because it would lead to a financial black hole of more than £50 … Continue reading →

In pictures and video: Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic route announcements

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Leader David Hodge interviewed as the Ride London – Surrey 100 route announced

Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge was interviewed as the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic routes were announced. Audio courtesy of 96.4 Eagle Radio

The route for the Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic cycling events

(Please do also visit our page dedicated to Ride London) The Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic routes have been announced today by Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge, Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Olympic gold medal winner Laura Trott. It will form part of the biggest ever festival of cycling held in the UK with … Continue reading →

In pictures: Today’s Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 route launch

The press conference to announce the route of the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 has now wrapped up as excitement builds for the UK’s biggest festival of cycling. Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge joined Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Olympic gold medal winner Laura Trott to unveil which roads 20,000 riders will take through … Continue reading →

Live: Ride London-Surrey 100 route launch

We’re at the unveiling of the Ride London-Surrey 100 route this morning, which will form part of the UK’s largest festival of cycling in London and Surrey. Today’s announcement will take place at 10.30am and will feature Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge, Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Olympic gold medal winner Laura Trott, … Continue reading →

MP Dominic Raab supports Surrey’s switch and save scheme

Esher and Walton MP Dominic Raab has offered his support for Surrey County Council’s switch and save scheme, calling it “a great practical idea”. To read Mr Raab’s comments, follow this link. They come after Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Davey backed the initiative that allows households and businesses to bulk … Continue reading →

BBC Surrey interview about Eco Park

Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment John Furey was interviewed by BBC Surrey’s Nick Wallis about Surrey County Council’s plans to create an Eco Park. Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey

Energy Secretary backs Surrey’s switching scheme

Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Davey has backed Surrey County Council’s scheme to help people cut the cost of their energy bills. Mr Davey’s support came as the number of people registering for the authority’s switch and save initiative topped 2,700. People can register online until 25 February by providing contact … Continue reading →

Plan for two new schools and expansion of three others

Two new schools will be built and three others expanded under plans unveiled by Surrey County Council to create 885 new places for pupils. The proposed investment, which is part of a programme to meet an increase in demand from surging birth rates, is revealed in a new report to the Cabinet. During this week’s council tax … Continue reading →