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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
Transforming local arts provision & increasing creative career pathways for young people A new place-based partnership, including Surrey County Council, Spelthorne Borough Council, Ashford Youth Club and Artswork, have been successful in securing £399,000 from Arts Council England towards a new ‘Culture Hub’ in Staines-upon-Thames in Surrey. The two-year project aims to bridge the gap … Continue reading
A theatre company based in Caterham, Surrey, says a £28,000 grant has helped them to continue enhancing the lives of adults and young people with disabilities and mental health challenges. Prospero Theatre Company received the grant from the Mental Health Investment Fund (MHIF) which allowed them put on the show The Return of Jafar. The … Continue reading
The Onslow Park and Ride bus service in Guildford will close after Saturday 31 August 2024, due to a significant drop in passengers over the past four years. Just 18,000 passengers now use the service each year, compared to over 84,000 at the Artington Park and Ride and more than 87,000 at the Merrow Park … Continue reading
Women in Surrey struggling with gambling addiction will soon benefit from a new initiative, thanks to a £300,000 grant from Gamble Aware. This funding will support Surrey County Council’s Bridge the Gap program over the next two years, providing crucial aid to women facing gambling harm, as well as other challenges such as mental health … Continue reading
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