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A key milestone in the reorganisation to two new councils for Surrey has been reached, with local councillors coming together for the first time as committees to lay the foundations for the transition. The government announced last year that Surrey County Council and Surrey’s 11 district and borough councils should reorganise into two new unitary authorities – West Surrey Council … Continue reading
Greentech innovators and gourmet food producers are among businesses benefiting from a further £1 million investment into the county’s economy by Surrey County Council. Nearly 30 companies and entrepreneurs are receiving individual grants of up to £75,000 in the latest round of funding. The investment, which is largely made up of UK Shared Prosperity Funding from government, will unlock millions of pounds of match funding while creating dozens of local jobs. Among the recipients are Mantisonix, a … Continue reading
A new photography exhibition by Active Prospects is shining a light on the power of nature, creativity, and personalised wellbeing support. The stunning images on display were all taken by people who have taken part in the charity’s Green Escape wellness recovery programme, funded through the Mental Health Investment Fund (jointly funded by Surrey County Council and Surrey Heartlands ICB). … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is delighted to announce that one of its children’s homes based in Guilford has been awarded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted. Following an inspection in November 2025, Ofsted praised the home for delivering highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good, contributing to ‘significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children who need help, protection, and care.’ This achievement … Continue reading
Guildford’s MAN v FAT Football Club was crowned Community Club of the Year 2025 at the nationwide MAN v FAT Football Awards, celebrating its outstanding impact on men’s health and wellbeing. In the drive to reduce cardiovascular related disease and improve overall health, Surrey County Council commissions the Man v Fat weight loss programme through the free healthy lifestyle … Continue reading
A new report, the Surrey Waste Tracker, shows that Surrey is one the best performing counties in the country when it comes to waste. On the key aim of sending as little waste to landfill as possible, Surrey landfills only 0.2% of its total waste, putting the county in 6th place out of 29 similar authorities in England. When it comes to recycling, … Continue reading
On Saturday 6 December, Surrey County Council celebrated the achievements of young people and youth-led groups across the county at the 2025 Surrey Youth Voice Awards. Held at the Nova Cinema in Woking, the event brought together nominees, families, and local leaders to recognise the inspirational achievements of Surrey young people. The awards recognise a range of positive contributions, such as advocating for youth, … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is proud to announce the winners of the Stars in Surrey 2025 Awards, following a spectacular evening of celebration at G Live, Guildford. The event glittered from start to finish and was a truly uplifting night filled with sparkle, pride, and joy as we honoured the remarkable people who make Surrey such an extraordinary place to live, … Continue reading
On Saturday 8 November 2025 the newly opened Library Hub in Staines-Upon-Thames came alive as a record number of 350 young people gathered for the annual Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival, vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and careers. The event, now in its third year, is led by Culture Box Surrey, the Local Cultural Education Partnership for … Continue reading
Extra support for Surrey residents worried about work and employment is now available after new data showed one-in-three (32%) know someone who has lost their job in the last year. The findings, generated by Surrey County Council’s ongoing in-house resident panel research, highlights the growing day-to-day concerns facing the 1.2 million residents in the region. Responses show more than half report their own personal financial circumstances had worsened in the last year. And, of those currently employed, more than one in five … Continue reading
Young people in Surrey are paving the way for more inclusive travel experiences. Members of ATLAS, Surrey Youth Voice’s additional needs and disabilities participation group, recently completed a groundbreaking pilot to test Aubin, a free journey-planning app designed specifically for neurodivergent people. Unlike traditional travel apps that focus on speed and efficiency, Aubin prioritises personalisation … Continue reading
An investigation into doorstep frauds targeting elderly and vulnerable homeowners has resulted in multiple guilty verdicts for money laundering. Between February and September 2019, fraudsters operating across Surrey, Essex and London pressured victims into paying large sums for unnecessary or poorly executed building works. Homeowners were misled with claims of urgent repairs and asked to pay deposits for cranes … Continue reading
Surrey County Council (SCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Jack Bedeman as its new Director of Public Health, joining the organisation in the New Year. Jack brings extensive experience and expertise in public health. He joins Surrey from the London Borough of Croydon, where he currently serves as Acting Deputy Director of Public Health. Prior to this, Jack spent … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has launched its draft budget consultation for 2026/27 and is inviting residents to share their views on the proposals. Every year, the council sets a budget to plan how money will be spent on essential services across Surrey. These services include helping people live independently, supporting children and families, protecting residents and … Continue reading
Community groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), charities, parish and town councils and schools can now apply for a Waste Prevention Grant worth between £200 and £2,500, to develop or create initiatives that reduce waste. £25,000 is available to support initiatives such as repair cafes, clothes swaps, upcycling events, refill shops, community fridges and baby clothes libraries. … Continue reading
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