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The leaders of all 12 Surrey councils have agreed on the key principles of an interim proposal 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 … Continue reading
Over 200 young people attended Surrey Careers Hub’s successful Transitions Fair at Surrey County Council’s Woodhatch Place, Reigate, as part of National Careers Week (Friday, March 7, 2025). This event was specifically created to enable young people being educated in specialist schools and alternative provision to understand the options available for their transition from education … Continue reading
A dangerous e-bike battery that caused a house fire in Surrey has been successfully removed from sale on Amazon, thanks to the proactive efforts of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards. The fire, which occurred recently in a Surrey home, was caused by an unsafe Unit Pack Power battery pack from a converted … Continue reading
A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of building work on an affordable rent extra care housing development designed to support older people to live independently for longer. Surrey County Council is collaborating with Places for People, a leading social enterprise and specialist housing provider, to bring the development to fruition on a disused site in … Continue reading
A new £5.7million short breaks service providing much-needed respite for families caring for adults with additional needs is to be opened by Surrey County Council. Emily Lodge, located in Woking, will enable family carers to rest and recharge while their loved ones benefit from meaningful experiences at a purpose-built facility. Surrey-based social care provider Surrey … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Infrastructure Team Manager, Lloyd Allen, gives an update on the collapse in Godstone High Street in Surrey, as Highways Officers continue to investigate what caused the incident and plan how to fix the area.
Fire and rescue services in East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex (known as ‘4F’) have appointed a new supplier to replace and standardise breathing apparatus equipment across the region. Interspiro has been announced as the successful supplier following a joint procurement and tender process to deliver the new breathing apparatus and ancillary equipment to … Continue reading
Residents in Surrey and surrounding areas are being invited to take part in the first ever Planning for Your Future Day aimed at helping people plan for the later life they want. Two free events – one in Guildford and one online – are being held on 11 March to equip people with information to … Continue reading
Stephen Mills, former director of A1 Lofts and Extensions Limited and other companies, has been found guilty of fraud, following a two-week trial at Guildford Crown Court. The 69-year-old fraudster from Walton-on-Thames was also found guilty of consumer protection breaches. The verdict was delivered on 25 October 2024 after the jury deliberated for approximately three hours. Sentencing … Continue reading
Pupils and staff from Hopescourt School, along with Surrey County Council, Bourne Education Trust, AtkinsRéalis, and Willmott Dixon celebrated a major milestone in the new school building’s construction. Pupils were thrilled to sign the steel frames that will become part of their new school. One of the Year 7 pupils said, “I am so happy … Continue reading
Recently unearthed plans of a Surrey garden, designed by the renowned Gertrude Jekyll, have been donated to the Surrey History Centre. Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) of Munstead Wood, Godalming, is celebrated as one of the greatest English garden designers. Though she described herself as an ‘artist-gardener,’ Jekyll was also a painter, embroiderer, interior designer, author, and … Continue reading
In a bid to present the Multiply programme to a wider audience before it comes to an end in March, Surrey County Council has partnered with seven Surrey influencers to carry out an intensive Instagram campaign. The Multiply programme is a government-funded initiative providing free numeracy training to improve people’s confidence and skills with maths. … Continue reading
John Graham Construction Ltd has been awarded a highways construction contract by Surrey County Council to deliver critical improvements to the A320 road network between Ottershaw and Chertsey. In the summer of 2020 Surrey County Council was awarded £41.8 million by Homes England’s Housing Infrastructure Fund to improve the A320 in support of the Runnymede … Continue reading
Update 24.02.25 Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, said: “Surrey County Council’s highways teams are continuing to work around the clock to manage the sinkhole incident in Godstone High Street.” “Specialist ground penetrating radar equipment to carry out further ground assessments, is due to arrive on Tuesday evening. This will enable … Continue reading
Major improvements to Farnham town centre are due to start on 17 February to create a modern town centre which celebrates its history, reduces congestion and improves air quality. Once the construction works are completed, residents and visitors will see improvements such as: The improvements are part of the Farnham Infrastructure Programme, a partnership between … Continue reading
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