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Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge outlined the importance of unlocking innovative ideas to transform services at a meeting of the Full Council. It came after Surrey was named as part of a new ground-breaking nationwide network to drive forward innovation and potentially save millions from the public purse by Secretary of State for Communities … Continue reading
Almost 90 bids have been lodged for a share of a £1 million pot of cash to help people improve their local areas. Surrey County Council received 88 applications from community groups before the latest deadline for cash. The fund was launched by Leader David Hodge with the aim of supporting residents’ efforts to independently … Continue reading
Following the news that tennis legend Boris Becker is worried about the hills in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 cycling event after confirming he will participate in next month’s event, Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge said: “Climbing Leith Hill and then the iconic Box Hill will test even the fittest of riders so if Boris … Continue reading
Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge responds to the announcement by Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles that Surrey has been selected as one of only nine areas to join the government’s Public Service Transformation Network. Find out more about the announcement here.
Surrey was today named as part of a new ground-breaking nationwide network driving forward public sector innovation and potentially saving millions from the public purse. Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles selected Surrey as one of only nine areas involved in the project to transform public services through closer working. In … Continue reading
A national property initiative to ensure councils and the government work together to make best use of public buildings has been launched by Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office Chloe Smith and Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge at Guildford Fire Station. Feel free to embed the video below. Follow this link for the Cabinet … Continue reading
Skateboarders are perfecting their tricks at a new park built with the help of a Surrey County Council grant as time runs out for groups to bid for a share of the £1 million fund. The skate park in Puttenham won £22,000 from the Community Improvements Fund created by Surrey leader David Hodge. Its ramps … Continue reading
Cyclists participating in the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 can start preparing for the ups and downs they will face after the route profile was revealed today. The event will see thousands of club and amateur cyclists tackle the 100-mile course that includes Box Hill and Leith Hill as part of a two-day festival of cycling in London and Surrey … Continue reading
Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge today revealed his new Cabinet. At the first Full Council meeting since the elections, Mr Hodge confirmed Peter Martin will continue as Deputy Leader and unveiled four Cabinet Associate Members, who will provide support for portfolio holders. The full Cabinet list is below. Cabinet Member for Transport, Highways and … Continue reading
Leader David Hodge today unveiled a new county council Cabinet focused on improving Surrey’s roads, investing in schools and boosting apprenticeships. Other key priorities Mr Hodge set out at the first post-election meeting of the Full Council included investing in care for the vulnerable and tackling the problem of litter.
Today’s Queen’s Speech was a shot in the arm for Surrey County Council according to leader David Hodge, who says the government’s vision matches his own in many ways. He said: “Last week the Surrey public gave us a vote of confidence for the work we’re doing and that was echoed when the government’s plans … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is on track to beat its goal of saving up to £70 million this year, figures reveal. Annual figures are set to show that savings of £66m planned at the start of the 2012/13 financial year will be achieved when it ends next month. In addition, the council will save another £5m … Continue reading
Following Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget announcement today, Surrey County Council leader David Hodge said: “Slow economic growth and a frosty reception on Twitter will likely be on the Chancellor’s mind today. Conveniently, the answer to at least one of his woes can be found in Surrey. Despite the UK growth forecast halving, the county’s economy … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has unveiled plans to go into business in a bid to generate income that can be ploughed back into services. The Cabinet is set to discuss launching a trading arm to charge other organisations for services provided by the council. Under the proposals, all the cash made will be reinvested in improving … Continue reading
Community groups are being urged to bid for a share of £1 million that is up for grabs for projects that improve their local areas. The call comes after a pot of cash to support schemes that make a difference to the community was swelled by an extra £250,000 as part of last month’s council … Continue reading
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