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Gritters have been out in force today on Surrey’s roads tackling snow and ice as part of the county council’s winter operation. The fleet of 39 gritters is being supported by a quad bike, an all terrain vehicle and 51 farmers equipped with spreaders and ploughs. The council stockpiled 16,000 tonnes of salt before the start of winter … Continue reading
Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment John Furey was interviewed today by BBC Surrey about keeping the county moving in snow and ice. The broadcast also featured the work done by gritting teams based at the Godstone depot. Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey
A series of recommendations have been made to reduce congestion and damage caused by utility companies carrying out roadworks. Last year, a task group chaired by councillor Pat Frost was set up to investigate the issue. The task group has now reported its findings which feature a series of recommendations, including introducing a permit scheme … Continue reading
With the country going ‘app-solutely’ crazy for tablets, drivers are being warned that using them to tweet at traffic lights and go on Facebook in the fast lane could lead to jail. Apple revealed this week downloads from its store have hit 40 billion while the Angry Birds game was downloaded 30 million times in … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is calling for targeted investment in the South East to accelerate the UK’s economic recovery, after new research revealed the region will contribute more than a third of the nation’s entire tax income this year. Oxford Economics has forecast that London and the South East will pay 36% of the nation’s tax … Continue reading
Surrey County Council will receive an extra £4.2 million to spend on road repairs over the next two years, following an announcement by the Department for Transport. The money will come from a £215 million Government funding pot to be given to local authorities across the country to spend on improving roads. John Furey, Surrey … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is bidding for more than £1.5 million to help keep cyclists safe on town centre roads. The council aims to win the cash to install cycle paths in two major towns. If successful, Walton-on-Thames will get cycle paths linking shops and schools with Upper Halliford via the new £32 million bridge being … Continue reading
A £4.5 million scheme to ease congestion and boost business has been completed. Surrey County Council and the University of Surrey joined forces to improve traffic flow at a busy roundabout outside the Surrey Research Park in Guildford. Their project saw the roundabout removed and a crossroads with traffic lights installed in its place after the … Continue reading
With a cold snap forecast to bring ice and snow showers this week, a fleet of gritters, an army of farmers and 4×4 vehicles are ready to keep Surrey moving. Surrey County Council’s salt stocks swelled to 16,000 tonnes ahead of winter and gritting lorries have already been out treating roads. Reporters, photographers and film crews … Continue reading
Following Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement, Surrey County Council leader David Hodge said: “The Government is right to prioritise growth-boosting measures such as infrastructure and help for small businesses. “Good road schemes, such as the recently announced M3 widening in Surrey, help businesses run more efficiently and create jobs and just like the Government we’re … Continue reading
A ‘gritter Twitter’ service will help motorists plan their journeys during bouts of snow and ice this winter. The social networking feed, at http://www.twitter.com/surreytravel, provides updates on gritting activity, weather conditions, road closures and traffic information. It is updated by Surrey County Council, the Highways Agency and BBC Surrey. John Furey, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment John Furey explained why the road deaths have fallen in the economic downturn in an interview with BBC Surrey presenter Nigel Williams about national research commissioned by the authority’s road safety experts. – Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey
The economic downturn has dramatically cut the number of deaths on Britain’s roads, new research suggests. Since Britain went into recession the number of people killed on the roads has fallen by more than a third, from 2,946 in 2007 to 1,901 in 2011. The dramatic drop coincided with a general fall in traffic as … Continue reading
All Surrey County Council’s 1,741 grit bins have been filled to help people treat roads and pavements in their communities this winter. The fill-up is part of the council’s plans to keep Surrey moving during freezing weather. The bins are being fitted with barcodes for the first time to enable the council to remotely monitor … Continue reading
People are invited to cast their vote on whether a number of travel-themed community projects in Sheerwater and Maybury should receive funding. Travel SMART in Sheerwater and Maybury is a new initiative designed to provide local people with more travel choices and help them cut carbon, calories and cost. It aims to make it easier … Continue reading
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