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Picture caption: On the day that Surrey County Council leader David Hodge met Education Secretary Michael Gove, Surrey was confirmed as being in the top-performing authorities at GCSE. Official figures showed that Surrey is in the top 20 education authorities in the country, with more than eight out of 10 pupils getting five or more … Continue reading
A campaign to boost the number of teenagers finding work with Surrey businesses has been extended. Plans unveiled by Surrey County Council leader David Hodge to fill 200 apprentice places by offering employers a cash incentive became a reality four months early. Now the authority aims to build on this success by extending the scheme … Continue reading
The first cups of tea and coffee have been served at a newly extended cafe after a youth drop-in centre won a £25,000 Surrey County Council grant to pay for the work. BFree Youth Cafe, which offers free facilities and mentoring to young people after school, was awarded the money by leader David Hodge. Nearly … Continue reading
With a cold snap gripping the country, people are being urged to sign up to a scheme to help cut the cost of heating and lighting. Surrey County Council’s ‘switch and save’ initiative aims to drive down the cost of people’s next annual energy bill by as much as £200 by negotiating a group deal … Continue reading
Picture caption: Surrey County Council leader David Hodge outlined how local authorities are sweeping away the barriers to working together so they can do more for less at a briefing for Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis. Mr Hodge pointed to the work done at a regional level by the SE7 group and in the county … Continue reading
As winter weather strikes, Surrey County Council has welcomed a call by the Local Government Association for people to look out for the elderly and vulnerable in their communities during periods of ice and snow. David Hodge, county council leader, said: “Getting through any severe winter weather requires us all to play our part. The county council … Continue reading
Picture caption: The benefits to Surrey from a new annual cycling event were discussed when Sir Edward Lister, chief of staff for London Mayor Boris Johnson, visited Surrey County Council leader David Hodge and Cabinet Member for Community Services Helyn Clack at County Hall. The RideLondon-Surrey 100 road ride takes place in August as part … Continue reading
Press release from London and Partners. Mayor of London and the London & Surrey Cycling Partnership urge potential riders to ‘get on their bikes’ and sign up before the 4th January deadline. There are only 24 hours remaining for Londoners and cyclists to sign up for a 100 mile cycle challenge that will be part … Continue reading
A new scheme to help people slash around £200 a year from their energy bills has been launched. The ‘switch and save’ scheme was officially unveiled by Surrey County Council leader David Hodge at today’s Full Council meeting. It comes after E.ON became the last of the major energy companies to push up prices when … Continue reading
Leader David Hodge has set out the ways Surrey County Council is helping small firms thrive to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Speaking to national chairman John Walker and Surrey FSB members last night, Mr Hodge highlighted the steps taken to make it easier for firms to do business with the council. He emphasised … Continue reading
Following Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement, Surrey County Council leader David Hodge said: “The Government is right to prioritise growth-boosting measures such as infrastructure and help for small businesses. “Good road schemes, such as the recently announced M3 widening in Surrey, help businesses run more efficiently and create jobs and just like the Government we’re … Continue reading
A campaign to boost the number of teenagers finding work with Surrey businesses has hit its target four months early. In July, Surrey County Council set a goal of filling 200 apprentice places before the end of next March. Under the scheme unveiled by Surrey leader David Hodge and backed by Skills Minister John Hayes … Continue reading
An eBay style website is set to be launched to help local businesses cash in on council work. Surrey County Council is creating the site to help firms secure building repair and construction work as sub-contractors on larger projects. Local builders and electricians among others will be able to pitch for smaller jobs that major … Continue reading
An indoor swimming pool, an outdoor ball games area and a scout group are among the community projects that have won cash from a fund to improve local areas. They were on a list of 12 schemes that were awarded up to £45,000 by Surrey County Council leader David Hodge. The Friends of St John’s … Continue reading
A community shop, an outdoor gym and a BMX and skate park are among the projects in the running to win cash from Surrey County Council. They feature on a shortlist of 12 bids that a panel of councillors has recommended to receive money from the Community Improvements Fund which was launched by Surrey County … Continue reading
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