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Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are urging residents to be ‘Wildfire Aware’ this season, after crews have been responding to open fires across the country this week. Firefighters attended the open fires, largely caused by BBQs and campfires, in areas including Redhill Common, Frensham Common and woodland in Merstham. To prevent more from happening, the service … Continue reading
Following a successful bid for funding to the Department for Transport, Surrey County Council has been awarded an additional £1.7m for 12 new zero emission buses. This follows a previous allocation in 2024, taking Surrey’s total provision to over £5 million and 31 new buses in total. Along with the 34 hydrogen buses already operating … Continue reading
Teachers, pupils and their families gathered at Philip Southcote School in Addlestone to celebrate the opening of two new buildings at the school, expertly constructed by Morgan Sindall Construction. Surrey County Council invested £11.1million in the new buildings which include a teaching block with new classrooms, an ICT suite, and additional provisions for hearing-impaired students, … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is due to start trialing body worn cameras to enhance staff safety and capture video at incidents. This initial trial will see Fire Investigation Officers and Response Officers don the cameras. This initiative aims to eliminate any potential harassment and abuse towards staff, aid learning and support post-incident reviews … Continue reading
Construction work is well underway now for the new Library Hub Staines-upon-Thames, situated at the former Decathlon unit in the Elmsleigh Centre. The extensive refurbishment of this former retail outlet into a sizeable community Library Hub, with investment from Surrey County Council, will provide the residents of Spelthorne with a modern, fully accessible and inclusive … Continue reading
Funding worth millions is now available from Surrey County Council for innovative ideas to drive growth across Surrey. Businesses, employer representative groups and partner organisations are all invited to apply for investment from the new Economic Growth Fund. Up to £7 million is available for this financial year – with grants awarded to those demonstrating … Continue reading
An agreement between councils and NHS services in Surrey will help people with mental health needs find housing and avoid delays in leaving hospital. The Surrey Mental Health and Housing Protocol sets out how services will work together to support people who find it difficult to secure long-term housing because of the mental health challenges … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and the National Trust are urging residents across the county to be ‘Wildfire Aware’ this season, after a fire broke out recently at nature spot, Box Hill. On Sunday 9 March, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service crews responded to a grass fire at Box Hill, caused by four disposable barbeques. … Continue reading
Surrey County Council, along with National Highways and six major utility providers, has called on the Department for Transport (DfT) to make changes to systems and processes to reduce the negative impact of emergency utility works across the county. Last year, Surrey County Council established a critical new task force to drive better coordination and … Continue reading
A pioneering Surrey County Council campaign supporting residents to plan for the later life they want has been shortlisted for a major public sector award. The Planning for Your Future campaign has been named as a finalist in the Innovation in Children’s and Adults’ Services category at the MJ Awards, sometimes described as the ‘Oscars’ … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Infrastructure Team Manager, Lloyd Allen, gives an update on investigations into the collapse in Godstone High Street in Surrey and the timescale for residents to return to their homes, ahead of a meeting yesterday.
Surrey Arts held its latest Gala concert on Saturday, 15 March, at G Live in Guildford, showcasing the incredible talent of over 300 young musicians from 15 different ensembles. The event featured a diverse array of performances, including original compositions and well-known pieces, highlighting the inclusive spirit of Surrey Arts. The event included Surrey Arts … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has launched a new Land Management Framework, setting out best practice guidelines for managing its own land as well as striving to aspire other landowners and stakeholders to adopt and deliver similar approaches. The new framework aims to ensure Surrey’s countryside is managed in a way that maximises its ecological, educational, social … Continue reading
The leaders of all 12 Surrey councils have today submitted a joint interim proposal to government for local government reorganisation in the county. Surrey County Council and the 11 district and borough councils within Surrey have been working together on the options for local government reorganisation, following the directive from government in February. While many … Continue reading
Children at twenty-two schools across the county are now benefiting from safer journeys to and from school, following a £3m investment to improve road safety and encourage more walking, cycling and wheeling. Improvements include a range of measures designed to create safer and more accessible routes for students, parents, and staff. Key improvements at fourteen … Continue reading
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