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A Surrey boom in people buying and making electric cars is set to fuel a groundbreaking partnership to boost the county’s economy and help the environment. Electric car ownership in Surrey has quadrupled in just two years to over 180 – the highest in the South East – and a summit on Tuesday will brainstorm … Continue reading
A drive to make more Surrey roads pothole-proof has saved taxpayers £4m in one year – but the county council has warned Surrey still faces a highways funding gap of around £60m from Whitehall. One year into its push to upgrade 300 miles of road with 10-year repair guarantees, the council has saved £4.4m through … Continue reading
A Surrey County Council investigation has uncovered a market in deadly car seats that can kill a child at just 30mph. The council’s trading standards team is warning families of young children not to buy the illegal seats, which are imported from China and fail all UK safety standards. Crash testing done by Britax shows … Continue reading
Following today’s Government announcement about reforms to services for children with special educational needs and disabilities, Linda Kemeny, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning, said: “The reforms announced by the Government today will provide important support to our young people with special educational needs and we are delighted to have played a role … Continue reading
Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning Linda Kemeny was interviewed today by BBC Surrey’s James Cannon about the 4,100 extra classroom places created for the new academic year and the £215 million funding gap that the county council is finding harder and harder to fill. Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey
As schools open after the summer break with space for more than 4,100 extra pupils, Surrey County Council has warned that plugging a £215 million funding gap for 13,000 further places is becoming increasingly tough. Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning Linda Kemeny said: “I’m pleased we have ensured more than 4,100 additional pupils can learn … Continue reading
Surrey’s initiative to ease the pain of congestion is set to stretch 130 miles once three councils join. As Bracknell Forest prepares to join the roadworks permit scheme launched by Surrey and East Sussex county councils, West Berkshire and Wokingham are just waiting for their applications to be rubber-stamped. Once all three are on board, … Continue reading
More than 50,000 riders have registered interest in cycling next year’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 event. The news comes just 72 hours after the ballot opened, and around a week after this year’s event attracted more than 20,000 riders and thousands of spectators to Surrey. For more information, read a press release on the Prudential RideLondon … Continue reading
Over 500 extra Surrey families will get help to transform their lives after the Government rewarded the county council for being among the best at supporting those most in need. The Government today announced plans to give more money to the top-performing councils working with vulnerable families, including Surrey, whose programme has already helped 420 … Continue reading
Cyclists hoping to participate in next year’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 event will be able to sign up online from Monday 18 August. More details about registering for the ballot for places in next August’s mass participation ride can be found in a RideLondon press release.
Following the release of A level results today, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning Linda Kemeny said: “Surrey has some of the country’s best state schools and once again students’ hard work and effort have achieved excellent results. “It’s a pleasure to see so many young people rewarded with the grades they … Continue reading
Hundreds of spectators are expected to flock to Sunday’s Guildford Cycle Festival. The free event takes place at Northgate, Stoke Park, between 10am and 5pm and includes a display by mountain bike stunt team Savage Skills, a guided bike ride and expert advice on safety and maintenance. It is part of Surrey County Council’s Travel … Continue reading
Following today’s RideLondon-Surrey events, Surrey County Council Cabinet Member for Community Services Helyn Clack said: “I’m delighted that the wind and rain didn’t quash the determination of nearly 21,000 cyclists to turn out for this year’s RideLondon-Surrey event. “Watching Olympic hero Sir Bradley Wiggins ride through Surrey’s stunning scenery and waves of avid amateurs tackle … Continue reading
Thousands of older people needing a new book and bus pass are getting both in the same place – their local library. Surrey County Council libraries are giving residents the opportunity to apply for disabled and senior bus passes in branches. Staff at 23 branches will check eligibility, fill out the online application and take the … Continue reading
Ahead of this week’s and next week’s national fire strikes, please find more details below: When are the fire strikes? Daily from Saturday 9 August 2014 until Saturday 16 August 2014 inclusive, from 12pm-2pm and from 10.59pm-11.59pm. Why are the strikes happening? The Fire Brigades’ Union strikes are part of an ongoing national dispute between … Continue reading
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