Surrey County Council’s new ‘FixMyStreet’ online reporting tool will now make it easier for residents to report potholes, faulty traffic signals and other street defects, following its launch today (Tuesday 17 September). FixMyStreet allows people to quickly and simply report issues in their area which need fixing, cleaning or clearing. Accessed via Surrey County Council’s … Continue reading
Free, flexible Multiply courses are now available for Surrey residents who would like to improve their confidence using numbers. Around half of the UK working age population don’t have strong numeracy skills, or don’t feel confident about working with numbers. Now Surrey residents can do something about it without having to go back to the … Continue reading
Today marks the start of a four-week consultation on the future of the community recycling centre at Bagshot in Surrey. Following a recent review of the operation, Surrey County Council is recommending the closure of Bagshot Community Recycling Centre (CRC) due to: The closure of the site is recommended on the above grounds but … Continue reading
Surrey County Council (SCC) are currently seeking feedback from residents on how the council uses its financial resources. These views will help inform the draft budget for the 2025/26 financial year. Each year, the council is required to balance its budget so that spending does not exceed income from council tax, grants and other sources. … Continue reading
A Surrey organisation is addressing the social isolation experienced by autistic girls after receiving £49,999 from the Mental Health Investment Fund. Appeer CIC recently received the funding, which enabled organisers to deliver support sessions for the young girls, along with their parents and carers. The project focuses on creating safe, supportive spaces where autistic girls … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service proudly participated in the national 999 Emergency Services Day commemoration, honouring the vital work of emergency services across the UK. The event took place at the Surrey County Council headquarters this morning, with key figures and VIPs in attendance to show their support and gratitude for those who serve on … Continue reading
Leading UK shared transport operator Beryl has been appointed to deliver Guildford’s brand new e-bike hire scheme. Beryl was appointed by a project partnership made up of Surrey County Council, which is contributing £1.05million to help the start-up of the scheme, Guildford Borough Council, which is contributing £250,000, and the University of Surrey. The scheme … Continue reading
On-demand buses are now available in East, Central, North and Southwest Surrey to help more residents get around the county, at a time that suits them. Rather than being restricted by traditional bus timetables, the accessible mini buses are available for travel for everyone, when they are needed. Buses also operate out of the areas … Continue reading
Businesses across Surrey now have a much greater voice in guiding the growth of the county’s economy thanks to the relaunched and revitalised Surrey Business Leaders Forum. Just weeks after the government handed Surrey County Council greater strategic powers to support economic development across the county, steps have been taken to ensure the private sector … Continue reading
Everyone is invited to visit their local Surrey library, with the launch of Surrey County Council’s ‘It’s My Library’ promotional campaign. Some of our biggest libraries have significant and exciting building projects underway that will continue into 2025. We are ensuring that they are great places for all residents to use year-round. Every library provides … Continue reading
Residents and visitors are being encouraged to have their say about what they value about the Basingstoke Canal Centre in Mytchett, and where there might be opportunities for improvement. Surrey County Council took on direct responsibility for the Canal Centre site in April 2024 and is now considering how best to enhance the centre based … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is pleased to announce its participation in this year’s Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show on Sunday 25th August and Monday 26th August . As one of the region’s premier events, the show presents a perfect opportunity for SFRS to engage with the community, share essential safety advice, and offer … Continue reading
Terence Herbert has today started as the new chief executive of Surrey County Council. Terence joins from Wiltshire Council, where he was appointed Chief Executive in June 2020. Prior to this he held a number of senior leadership roles including Head of Service for Safeguarding, Associate Director for Children’s Services, Executive Director for Children & … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has been recognised at the Ground Engineering Awards for innovative highways works on the A323. Highways Officers & contractors Ringway worked with Geobear, an engineering company, to develop a solution to stabilise the deep clay soil beneath a section of the road. This first-of-its-kind application of Geobear’s injected geopolymer treatment in the … Continue reading
Dan Quin is the Chief Fire Officer of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, he is also the National Fire Chief Council’s lead for road safety and road rescue and the Vice Chair of the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation. In every community, the fire and rescue service stands as a pivotal player in public safety: preventing … Continue reading