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Fleet of hydrogen powered buses set to launch across parts of Surrey, Sussex and Kent following successful bid for £10 million of government funding

A partnership between Surrey County Council, Metrobus (Go Ahead), West Sussex County Council, Kent County Council and London Gatwick has won a bid for funding to launch a new fleet of 43 hydrogen powered buses. The Department for Transport has awarded the partnership over £10 million, which combined with £11.6 million from Metrobus (Go Ahead) … Continue reading

Last week to have your say on Surrey road safety consultation

Surrey County Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, National Highways, Surrey Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, have set out their plans to eliminate road collisions resulting in death or serious injury by 2050. In line with international and national best practice, a draft ‘Surrey RoadSafe Vision Zero’ strategy has been developed by the … Continue reading

Views sought as road safety partners unite to combat road death and injury

Surrey County Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, National Highways, Surrey Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, have set out their plans to eliminate road collisions resulting in death or serious injury by 2050. In line with international and national best practice, a new, draft ‘Surrey RoadSafe Vision Zero’ strategy has been developed by … Continue reading

Over 1,300 young people take part in Surrey’s first ever Festival of Skills 

Surrey’s inaugural Festival of Skills took place last week (23 November 2023) with over 1,300 young people attending the event.   The festival, which took place at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, was open to young people aged 14 to 18 who are in education in Surrey.   The aim of the festival was to … Continue reading

Surrey set for the first ever Festival of Skills

Hundreds of young people are set to be fired up about their futures at Surrey’s first ever Festival of Skills. The free one-day careers event will provide local students with the chance to connect with and learn more about some of the county’s brightest businesses and training providers. Up to 1,500 young people from schools … Continue reading

AI training hub coming to Surrey in economic boost for county

Surrey is set to become home to a high-quality training hub in Artificial Intelligence (AI), a move which could have transformative impacts in the way vulnerable residents engage and access public services. Government announced last week that the University of Surrey and the StoryFutures unit at Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) will be the … Continue reading

New Careers Hub for the whole of Surrey set to launch

A new Careers Hub is set to inspire and prepare young people across the whole county for the world of work. The Careers Hub, a single service covering all of Surrey, will work with all the county’s secondary schools, special schools and colleges with the aim of ensuring every young person can find their best … Continue reading

More time to have your say on a new walking and cycling route in Burpham

People who live and travel through Burpham are being encouraged to give their views on updated proposals for a cycle and walking route between New Inn Lane roundabout, Burpham and York Road crossroads, Guildford, including Boxgrove roundabout. The survey is now available for a further four weeks, until Friday 15 December 2023, and two additional … Continue reading

38 new gritters to keep drivers safe this Winter

A total of 38 brand new gritting vehicles are now available to help keep Surrey moving during the colder months. The new vehicles operate more efficiently, have state-of-the art technology on board and produce less carbon emissions.  They will grit Surrey’s roads before and during severe weather, using the 10,141 tonnes of salt stored at … Continue reading

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