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Leader David Hodge today set out Surrey County Council’s commitment to apprenticeships in a national debate organised by the Guardian. He emphasised that the authority aims to ensure apprentices are hired as part of any major new contract.
i Minister Tim Loughton has urged other local authorities to follow Surrey County Council’s lead by launching a savings scheme for children in care. The Children’s Minister described Surrey’s scheme that sees cash young people pay into a savings account doubled by the council as “very innovative”. County councillors are also contributing from their members’ allocation … Continue reading
Leader David Hodge outlined Surrey County Council’s new agenda to get everyone working together as one team for the benefit of the county at a briefing for Local Government Association (LGA) chairman Sir Merrick Cockell. They were joined at County Hall by LGA vice-chairman Gary Porter, Surrey’s deputy leader Peter Martin and leaders from the county’s … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s head of highways has spoken at a national event looking at improving roads that featured Transport Minister Norman Baker. Jason Russell talked at the Highways Maintenance 2012: Driving Change conference in his role for the Department for Transport’s Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme (HMEP). The HMEP, launched by Mr Baker last year, seeks … Continue reading
i Surrey County Council leader David Hodge today announced a new Cabinet member. Linda Kemeny has been selected for the role of Cabinet Member for Children and Learning. Mr Hodge said: “I’m delighted to welcome Linda Kemeny to the county council Cabinet. I believe she will be a great asset. Mrs Kemeny said: “I am … Continue reading
Surrey County Council leader David Hodge has visited a community-run shop at Strood Green after it won £50,000 from a fund he created. Mr Hodge and Cabinet Member for Community Services and the 2012 Games Helyn Clack visited The Shop to find out more about how the money will be spent. The shop was one … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has signed off plans to keep nearly £31 million of spending local. A pool of around 130 Surrey firms will be created to do small-scale building repair and improvement work worth £7.7m annually over the next four years*. The businesses will also get the chance to win a share of a further … Continue reading
A community cafe, a meals on wheels service and a scout hall are among the projects awarded cash by Surrey County Council’s leader. They were on a list of 17 schemes announced by David Hodge as the first to get a share of a £750,000 pot of cash. Strood Green Shop Association won £50,000 for … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has saved local taxpayers nearly £140 a minute by driving harder bargains. Doing better deals with the likes of IT and bus firms saw the council save £2m in the first six weeks of this financial year. The sum equates to £8,300 an hour or £139 a minute during that period*. In … Continue reading
The first of a new network of advice and information centres for people with dementia in Surrey has opened its doors. It was launched at Manor Farm Centre in Egham for Older People* to mark Dementia Awareness Week and is the first of 11 wellbeing centres planned over the next four years to provide information … Continue reading
Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge said: “I regret that Tim Hall has decided to step down from the Cabinet for family reasons. “I have accepted Tim’s decision and an announcement about a new appointment to the Cabinet will be made shortly. “I would like to express my thanks and appreciation for Tim’s service on … Continue reading
Surrey County Council and the Chairman of Waverley Local Committee have decided not to pursue proposals to introduce new on-street parking controls and charges in Haslemere, after listening to the concerns of local people. Instead, a working group will now be set up to look at transport issues in the town with a view to … Continue reading
A skate park, an outdoor gym and a basketball court are among the projects that have been shortlisted for cash from Surrey County Council’s community fund. They are among the 17 bids from community groups that a panel of councillors has recommended should be the first to receive a share of the £750,000 pot of … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is investing £10 million to help people stay longer in their own homes and communities. The money will be used to work with Surrey’s districts and boroughs on projects to give the elderly, disabled and those with mental health problems more choice and independence. Surrey’s leader David Hodge used the county council’s … Continue reading
Detail: Surrey County Council will receive £240,000 worth of Government funding to help people how to cycle safely. The money is the county’s share of an £11 million pot of cash set aside nationally by Local Transport Minister Norman Baker for the cycle training scheme Bikeability. The £240,000 will pay for cycling skills to be … Continue reading
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