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From November 1st 2024, couples wishing to celebrate their special day in Surrey can do so in a glamourous, elevated setting, beautifully decorated to delight, at Dakota in Brooklands, Weybridge. This exclusive ceremony venue is available for ceremonies from 1 November 2024, whilst the extensive refurbishment of the elegant Rylston Register Office takes place. Denise … Continue reading
Everyone is invited to visit their local Surrey library, with the launch of Surrey County Council’s ‘It’s My Library’ promotional campaign. Some of our biggest libraries have significant and exciting building projects underway that will continue into 2025. We are ensuring that they are great places for all residents to use year-round. Every library provides … Continue reading
Transforming local arts provision & increasing creative career pathways for young people A new place-based partnership, including Surrey County Council, Spelthorne Borough Council, Ashford Youth Club and Artswork, have been successful in securing £399,000 from Arts Council England towards a new ‘Culture Hub’ in Staines-upon-Thames in Surrey. The two-year project aims to bridge the gap … Continue reading
Consort House in Redhill, a former Surrey County Council administrative building is being released as an entire building letting as agreed at Cabinet on 23 July 2024. The decision ensures the property in Redhill town centre can provide a long-term rental income stream as an investment property. The property has been empty since 2022 and … Continue reading
Surrey Libraries are embracing the Summer Reading Challenge this year, with the creative theme from the Reading Agency ‘Marvellous Makers’ and plenty of varied activities to inspire young minds taking place. Launched in every Surrey Library on Saturday 6th July, children are invited to express themselves in creative ways, to tap into a world of … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has approved Ashford Town (Middlesex) Football Club’s application towards a new 3G Community Football Pitch, with the club set to receive a grant of £99,999 from the Your Fund Surrey Large Community Projects fund. This substantial investment will support the development of a new 3G community football pitch, marking a significant step … Continue reading
The Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival returns for 2024, taking place in Camberley on 1 and 2 November. Once again, Surrey based cultural organisations, creative industries and education providers will come together to deliver the festival. The festival has been developed by Surrey County Council, in partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council, and a … Continue reading
Surrey Arts, part of Surrey County Council has been appointed by Arts Council England to lead the Surrey Music Hub from September 2024, as part of an ambitious national programme to provide high-quality music education for all children and young people. Surrey Arts will receive £1.42 million in funding from the Department for Education to … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved funding for several key projects aimed at transforming community spaces and facilities across the county. So far, over £20 million has now been awarded across 43 Your Fund Surrey large community projects since the Fund launched in 2020. Epsom Sports Club has been awarded £1 million in funding towards … Continue reading
The fifth round of the Household Support Fund (HSF) funded by UK Government was announced recently, as the council looks to continue the work that saw 86,000 households provided with much needed financial support last year. The fund started in 2021 to help with the rising costs of living, and provides emergency support to those … Continue reading
The fund is an exciting opportunity for Surrey residents and local groups to make a real difference in their local areas Surrey residents can now apply for cash grants to improve their local area through the Your Councillor Community Fund. Last year the Fund supported over 380 community projects via Surrey County Councillors, totalling £404,330. This community fund … Continue reading
Surrey residents in Camberley and Egham will soon be able to use the library at a time that suits them Surrey Libraries is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Super Access programme to Camberley and Egham libraries, following a successful launch at Horley library in January. Both libraries have been fitted with new technology … Continue reading
Wednesday saw the official launch of the new Super Access service at Horley Library! The library bustled with activity all day as the new ‘How to’ video was shown and invitees toured the library and tested the new service for themselves. This transformative service allows library members who have had an introduction, to access the library … Continue reading
For the second year, Surrey County Council has organised a number of Warm Welcomes across the county. There are over 80 Warm Welcome Venues across Surrey in a range of venues including libraries, village halls and other community spaces. Many Warm Welcomes offer additional services such as free hot meals, debt and employment advice, as … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is hosting an in-person engagement event on 25 January 2024 at Weybridge Library from 4:00 – 7:00pm. The event is for everyone who wants to find out more about the plans for the new Weybridge Hub and the timetable for the refurbishment of the library due to open in Spring 2025. In … Continue reading
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