Artist impressions have been unveiled by a newly launched property partnership to show how some of the first completed Surrey homes could look. Surrey County Council and Places for People have released images of planned developments at Dene Street, Dorking, and High Street, Egham. The two projects are set to provide 22 flats or houses … Continue reading
Tina Thorburn from the county council’s highways team has given the latest news on work taking place on Surrey’s roads. In the video below she provides information about Runnymede Roundabout, the replacement of a wall in Weybridge and new dates for work in Banstead, Camberley, Dorking and Redhill.
Road safety show opens up to the public A public performance of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s award-winning road safety show takes place in Dorking on Wednesday, November 8. Safe Drive, Stay Alive is aimed at 16 to 18-year-olds who are about to begin driving and features a live performance alongside a series of films … Continue reading
Oyster-style ticketing that can be used on all public transport should be rolled out across Surrey, according to the county council. The authority wants the company winning the next South Western rail contract to introduce a smart system that also allows passengers to pay for bus journeys. It comes after FirstGroup and Stagecoach, which currently … Continue reading
Crossrail 2 could go to Dorking and should extend to Woking. Those are two key findings of a study for the county council examining ways to get the maximum benefit for Surrey’s businesses and commuters from the proposed railway. Plans for the cross-London line currently take in Shepperton, Epsom, Hampton Court, Chessington South and Surbiton … Continue reading
People can now step into a virtual world anywhere, anytime, to wander around a library. Surrey County Council has digitised Dorking library, allowing people to experience being in the branch from the comfort of their own home, the train to work, or anywhere else with an internet connection. Both members and non-library members can enter … Continue reading
A group of teenagers has helped Surrey County Council design their new youth centre in Dorking. The centre is the result of an agreement Surrey County Council has forged with Waitrose, and the project hasn’t cost the council a penny. Waitrose is planning to redevelop its Dorking store in South Street, and the proposals involve … Continue reading