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Surrey County Council is set to take a stand and save the county from a financial black hole by declining the Coalition’s council tax freeze. The council’s Cabinet is set to discuss proposing the authority reject the Government’s freeze because it would lead to a £70m financial black hole over five years. The sum is … Continue reading
[Check against delivery] Watch the video here As you will know, I am committed to always working in the long-term interests of Surrey. And where we need to act now to save money in the future we will do it – even if it goes against the national grain. Next week the Cabinet will consider … Continue reading
Surrey County Council leader David Hodge set out his ‘one team’ style of leadership at a meeting with the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles. Mr Hodge was invited to meet the Cabinet Minister in London to outline his vision for the county since taking over as leader last October. Following … Continue reading
Children in care could benefit to the tune of nearly £1,600 from Surrey County Council as part of plans to double their savings and put them on a sound financial footing for adult life. Under the proposal, cash young people pay into a savings account* will be matched by the county council in what is … Continue reading
Today David Hodge, Leader of Surrey County Council, announced his plans for a Community Improvement Fund which will allow residents to bid for cash to support projects that improve local areas. Below is a transcript of the speech to Full Council, given on 13 December 2011. [Check against delivery] I’m sure you will agree that … Continue reading
Speaking following yesterday’s (8 December) announcement of the local government finance settlement for next year, Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge said: “Surrey’s grant allocation will reduce by 10% next year or nearly £16m. However, this is in line with what we were expecting and we’re well placed to manage it. “There will continue to … Continue reading
New Surrey County Council leader David Hodge made a pledge to help small firms at a meeting with the national head of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Mr Hodge told the FSB’s national chairman John Walker the council’s procurement team will help small businesses by making sure the process of winning contracts is easier … Continue reading
Plans to create an Eco Park to treat waste and generate green electricity were given the go-ahead by the Government today. Eric Pickles, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, decided there was no need to further review the decision to grant planning permission for the development at Charlton Lane in Shepperton. The … Continue reading
David Hodge, Leader of Surrey County Council, was interviewed on BBC Surrey’s breakfast show (02 December). Topics discussed included how his upbringing in a Dublin orphanage helped shape his approach to running the council. Click below to listen to the interview -Audio courtesy of BBC Surrey
The Leader of Surrey County Council, David Hodge, today (Tuesday 29 November) announced he was proposing the end of any ‘phase two’ to the plans for community-run libraries. Mr Hodge said that in line with his promise to listen, learn and reflect on the views of residents he was proposing the change in the council’s … Continue reading
Employment Minister Chris Grayling was one of three Surrey MPs to visit new Surrey County Council leader David Hodge. He was joined at County Hall by Esher and Walton MP Dominic Raab and Woking MP Jonathan Lord. Mr Hodge said: “Surrey has three Cabinet members in the coalition government and several other ministers so it’s … Continue reading
All Surrey County Council’s departments are underspending while also meeting or beating savings targets, new figures reveal. Latest data shows the council’s directorates are on course to spend £3.9 million less than planned in this financial year. This is on top of the £59m of savings they are already on their way to achieving in … Continue reading
The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics Media and Sport Jeremy Hunt has praised Surrey County Council’s work in building trade and cultural links with China. The Cabinet Minster made the comments on Friday evening <OCT 14> during the official opening of an art exhibition at the Lightbox in Woking which features 300 pieces from … Continue reading
Terracotta Warriors in UK first ceramics exhibition Terracotta Warriors feature in a new exhibition of ancient Chinese ceramics never seen before in UK. A collection of more than 300 pieces from the acclaimed Zibo Ceramics Museum in northern China are being displayed at The Lightbox in Woking from 11 October to 11 December. The show … Continue reading
New Cabinet announced In his speech to Full Council today (Tuesday 11 October) David Hodge, the new Leader of Surrey County Council, announced his new Cabinet. The list of members and portfolios is as follows: David Hodge – Leader Peter Martin – Deputy Leader Mary Angell – Children and Families Helyn Clack – Change and … Continue reading
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