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Deputy leader Peter Martin was interviewed today by BBC Surrey presenter Nick Wallis about Surrey County Council’s superfast broadband plans. It followed a county council survey that showed nine out of 10 internet users in the county got broadband speeds below the national average. Courtesy of BBC Surrey
People are being urged to bid for a share of a £2.3 million pot of money* earmarked for community projects, as part of a new Surrey County Council campaign. Love Where You Live was launched this week to encourage residents to volunteer and play a more active role to improve their communities, as well as … Continue reading
A fleet of new fire engines have been unveiled as part of Surrey County Council’s investment in new equipment. Fire chiefs have taken delivery of two of the 12 new Scania engines as well as new equipment to cut motorists free from crashed vehicles. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety Kay Hammond and … Continue reading
Transport Minister Norman Baker has singled out the work done by SE7 to “negotiate savings” from the group of councils’ combined roads bill. The minister championed the alliance of seven South East councils for its road maintenance efficiency drive at The Future Highways Delivery conference in London, pointing to savings through improved deals from contractors … Continue reading
Surrey County Council hosted a meeting of regional business leaders as part of its efforts to promote economic growth. The Confederation of British Industry’s South East Regional Director Malcolm Hyde, Brian Farrugia, the chairman of the business-led enterprise partnership Surrey Connects, and Anne Crean, CEO of business growth specialists Connect 2 Innovation, attended the meeting … Continue reading
Most Surrey internet users have broadband speeds below the national average, according to a survey. Connection speeds in nearly nine out of 10 businesses and homes fall short of the national average of 6.7mbps*. In some cases, speeds are considerably worse than those commonly experienced on mobile phones. The findings come from a survey done … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has scooped a national award for the quality of its approach to commissioning services from other organisations. Its adult social care team won the best commissioner category in Laing and Buisson’s annual independent specialist care awards*. The awards, presented by broadcaster Ruby Wax, showcase the best care services for adults with learning … Continue reading
The foundations for the first new road bridge across the River Thames in more then 20 years will be laid in the coming weeks. Preparation work began in January on the £32 million crossing between Walton-on-Thames and Shepperton, which included diverting pipes and cables and creating temporary access roads. Workers will now begin laying the … Continue reading
An online application for youth workers being created by Surrey County Council is set to cut bureaucracy and save up to £100,000 a year. IT staff are developing the technology for BlackBerry’s Playbook tablet computer and Torch smartphone. The app will give youth workers secure access to young people’s records, allowing them to update personal … Continue reading
With energy prices predicted to continue to rise and the introduction of new Government incentives for renewable energy, Surrey’s Green Homes event will show residents how money can be saved on energy bills. The open weekend, on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 March, will see Surrey homeowners opening their front doors to visitors. They will … Continue reading
A plan to transform a piece of military land into a community recreation facility was unveiled as Surrey County Council signed a pledge to support the armed forces. The idea was put forward as the county council’s chairman Lavinia Sealy and Brigadier Simon Wolsey, Commanding Officer for 2 Brigade (South East), signed the Surrey Community … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has set a target of filling 100 apprenticeship places in a year. The pledge follows a commitment to ensure all 16 to 19-year-olds in Surrey are in education, training or employment by 2015. Surrey is looking for up to 20 of the new apprenticeships from April to go to children in care. … Continue reading
Providing in-house training will help save Surrey County Council nearly £750,000. Surrey has already saved £130,000 by providing training itself and expects to make another £600,000 of savings in the next two years. These will come through running more in-house courses and doing better deals for external training. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Change … Continue reading
Detail: Savings of almost £20 million have been identified as part of a public value review into Surrey County Council’s environment and infrastructure directorate. The efficiencies will be made by 2017. They will include striking better deals with suppliers and working more closely with other councils and organisations, including through the SE7 collaboration of local … Continue reading
Two Surrey County Council Cabinet members were interviewed on BBC Surrey today about their new roles. Helyn Clack and John Furey talked to presenter Nick Wallis. Helyn Clack – Cabinet Member for Community Services and the 2012 Games. John Furey – Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment.
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