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On Friday 13 March, the East and West Surrey Joint Committees met to continue their work supporting a smooth and well managed transition ahead of vesting day on 1 April 2027. These committees bring together councillors from the current councils to begin planning for the move to the new East and West Surrey authorities. They will continue to meet … Continue reading
On 18 and 19 February, the Voluntary Joint Committees for East and West Surrey continued preparations for the April 2027 transition, when the current county, district and borough councils will be replaced by two new unitary authorities responsible for all local services. The Voluntary Joint Committees bring together councillors from the existing councils to plan the transition to West and East … Continue reading
A key milestone in the reorganisation to two new councils for Surrey has been reached, with local councillors coming together for the first time as committees to lay the foundations for the transition. The government announced last year that Surrey County Council and Surrey’s 11 district and borough councils should reorganise into two new unitary authorities – West Surrey Council … Continue reading
Surrey County Council (SCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Jack Bedeman as its new Director of Public Health, joining the organisation in the New Year. Jack brings extensive experience and expertise in public health. He joins Surrey from the London Borough of Croydon, where he currently serves as Acting Deputy Director of Public Health. Prior to this, Jack spent … Continue reading
Following the conclusion of criminal proceedings in December 2024, a Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review (LCSPR) was progressed in relation to Sara Sharif, with the agreement of the national Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel. This local review was commissioned and overseen by the Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) and undertaken by independent authors who brought together partners including the police, health, social care and … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has appointed Andy Brown as its new Executive Director of Finances and Corporate Services following a robust recruitment process. Mr Brown, currently Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director Resources at Wiltshire Council, is expected to join the council next month subject to ratification by Full Council on 8 October. Alongside his responsibilities … Continue reading
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