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Following the approval of plans to relocate Horley Library at today’s meeting of Surrey County Council’s Cabinet, Richard Walsh, Cabinet Member for Localities and Community Wellbeing said: “We have decided to relocate Horley Library to the centre of town so it is in a more accessible location. It will be similar in size the current … Continue reading
Surrey’s approach to keeping children in care out of custody was today praised in an independent review chaired by Lord Laming. The cross-bench peer’s report for the Prison Reform Trust found action needs to be taken to prevent children in care being “sucked into the criminal justice system for trivial reasons”. He highlighted how the work done … Continue reading
David Hodge used today’s Full Council meeting to pledge support for arts and culture in the county. The Surrey County Council leader said they “educate us” and “contribute to our economic prosperity”. He also pointed to successes the council has been involved in, including: Last year’s celebrations of the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta in Runnymede Brooklands Museum’s work … Continue reading
Every 20 minutes a child comes into care in England and more foster carers are needed to give them a loving home. With Foster Care Fortnight getting underway today, 25 Surrey foster carers have shared their favourite 20 minutes of fostering last year. To find out more about fostering in Surrey, visit Surrey County Council’s … Continue reading
John Furey today launched Surrey County Council’s Pavement Horizon project to rebuild more than 200 miles of footpaths. The Cabinet Member for Highways was at Brokes Crescent in Reigate to help get the programme, which will last up to six years, under way.
Projects to help young people preparing for the world of work were among scores to benefit from more than £800,000 of grants awarded to community groups by Surrey County Council’s local Members last year. Each of Surrey County Council’s 81 councillors is given an allocation every year to donate to projects in their local area … Continue reading
Following the Secretary of State’s announcement on academies David Hodge, Leader of Surrey County Council and Leader of the Conservative Group at the Local Government Association, said: “We’re very pleased the Secretary of State has listened to feedback from councils on the Government’s proposals and I look forward to continuing the work we have started with her … Continue reading
Conservative Denise Turner-Stewart has won the Surrey County Council by-election for the Staines South and Ashford West Division. She was elected as the county councillor after securing 1,585 votes – 890 more than nearest rival Peter Appleford (UK Independence Party (UKIP). The by-election was called after Daniel Jenkins (UK Independence Party (UKIP) stood down. By-election votes: Peter Appleford (UK Independence … Continue reading
With Surrey’s gritting lorries heading out as a blast of early spring Arctic air brings chilly temperatures and snow flurries, the county council has signed off plans for two new salt barns. Barns storing thousands of tonnes of salt to spread on roads in ice and snow are set to open at Chertsey and Beare … Continue reading
A £1 million fund to boost local shopping parades and village centres across Surrey has been unveiled by the county council. Leader David Hodge has created the fund to help spruce up areas around local convenience shops, greengrocers, newsagents, cafes and other stores people use daily. Traders and community groups can make bids for a … Continue reading
A new cafe-style drop-in centre which helps people with mental health issues has been officially launched by Surrey County Council’s Margaret Hicks. The authority’s mental health champion opened the Safe Haven Service at the Marjorie Richardson Centre in Woking. She said: “This is great news for Woking and, most importantly, for people with mental health issues. By … Continue reading
Plans to expand a Guildford secondary school to create an extra 100 places have been signed off. Guildford County School will take pupils in six forms of entry from September next year under plans approved by Surrey County Council’s Cabinet. The extra places are needed to meet rising demand for secondary school places in Guildford … Continue reading
Plans to create an extra 360 primary school places in Ewell have been signed off. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet approved plans to make Danetree Junior an all-through primary school catering for pupils aged four to 11, with an attached nursery. The expansion is part of a wider reorganisation of primary schools in Ewell aimed at … Continue reading
Plans for Transport for London to take over rail routes in Surrey offer the chance to improve services for passengers and businesses “currently being let down”. Responding to a consultation on the proposals, the county council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning Mike Goodman (pictured) said Surrey’s rail network suffers “a lack of rail capacity … Continue reading
Following the publication of Lord Adonis’ National Infrastructure Report Surrey County Council has backed the claims that Crossrail 2 should be taken forward as a priority. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning Mike Goodman said: “This report proves that Crossrail 2 is just the ticket for the region’s overburdened rail network and the country’s … Continue reading
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