On Saturday 8 November 2025 the newly opened Library Hub in Staines-Upon-Thames came alive as a record number of 350 young people gathered for the annual Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival, vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and careers. The event, now in its third year, is led by Culture Box Surrey, the Local Cultural Education Partnership for … Continue reading
Transforming local arts provision & increasing creative career pathways for young people A new place-based partnership, including Surrey County Council, Spelthorne Borough Council, Ashford Youth Club and Artswork, have been successful in securing £399,000 from Arts Council England towards a new ‘Culture Hub’ in Staines-upon-Thames in Surrey. The two-year project aims to bridge the gap … Continue reading
Consort House in Redhill, a former Surrey County Council administrative building is being released as an entire building letting as agreed at Cabinet on 23 July 2024. The decision ensures the property in Redhill town centre can provide a long-term rental income stream as an investment property. The property has been empty since 2022 and … Continue reading
Surrey Libraries are embracing the Summer Reading Challenge this year, with the creative theme from the Reading Agency ‘Marvellous Makers’ and plenty of varied activities to inspire young minds taking place. Launched in every Surrey Library on Saturday 6th July, children are invited to express themselves in creative ways, to tap into a world of … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has approved Ashford Town (Middlesex) Football Club’s application towards a new 3G Community Football Pitch, with the club set to receive a grant of £99,999 from the Your Fund Surrey Large Community Projects fund. This substantial investment will support the development of a new 3G community football pitch, marking a significant step … Continue reading