Surrey County Council’s plans to increase short break accommodation for autistic people and those with learning disabilities have received a boost after planning permission was granted for a new development at Goldsworth Park in Woking. Situated on the site of the former Lakers Youth Centre, the building will provide eight ensuite bedrooms designed to be … Continue reading
A landmark has been reached in the drive to provide affordable housing for Surrey’s priority residents enabling them to live independently, after planning permission was awarded to the first of the county council’s extra care housing developments. Working with extra care housing consortium partner Pond Meadow Limited, the site in Guildford will provide 59 affordable … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has introduced paid leave for staff who juggle work with caring for a loved one. With Carers Rights Day on Thursday 23 November, the county council is highlighting a new policy which enables staff with caring responsibilities to take up to five days’ paid leave in a 12-month period. This is on … Continue reading