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Extra support for Surrey residents worried about work and employment is now available after new data showed one-in-three (32%) know someone who has lost their job in the last year. The findings, generated by Surrey County Council’s ongoing in-house resident panel research, highlights the growing day-to-day concerns facing the 1.2 million residents in the region. Responses show more than half report their own personal financial circumstances had worsened in the last year. And, of those currently employed, more than one in five … Continue reading
Surrey County Council and West Sussex County Council are inviting residents, commuters and local businesses to help shape early proposals for transport improvements along the A22 and A264 corridor between Godstone, Copthorne and East Grinstead. The councils are exploring opportunities to make travel in the area safer, more reliable and better connected – whether by … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has expanded the Aira Explorer app trial to support more blind and partially sighted Surrey residents to travel independently and sustainably across the county. The app allows customers to place a video call with a trained visual interpreter on speakerphone, who looks through the person’s smartphone camera to guide them between the bus stop and nearby rail stations. The visual interpreters … Continue reading
Hundreds of people can fast-track their career for free as Skills Bootcamps return to Surrey. The government-funded courses from Surrey County Council allow learners aged 19 and over to gain industry-ready qualifications in super-quick time. A range of courses are on offer for this year in exciting and growing sectors such as construction, cyber security, … Continue reading
Surrey’s gritter drivers are now available 24/7 to help keep residents moving during the colder months. Our 39 state-of-the art gritting vehicles, named by Surrey school children, are ready to grit the county’s busiest routes before and during severe weather, using the 10,000 tonnes of salt stored at our four Surrey depots. Two new mini … Continue reading
Surrey jobseekers can find work, learn new skills and access employment support in a single, simple and accessible way via Surrey County Council’s new STEP Surrey gateway services portal. Latest figures show that more than one in six people of working age in Surrey (17.9%) are not currently in work. Of these, 22,400 people want … Continue reading
Ambitious Surrey businesses can now apply to Surrey County Council for a share of £1.7 million to accelerate growth, boost innovation and create jobs. Round two of the Surrey Economic Growth Fund is now open to small and medium businesses who are ready to bring their big ideas to life. The Business Growth Grants offer … Continue reading
An additional bus introduced to transport pupils to and from Esher High School is set to continue operating. Surrey County Council has worked with Falcon Buses to jointly fund the extra 814 bus, meaning four buses now operate on this route, following a growth in demand. The new service initially ran as a trial for … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s on-demand bus service Surrey Connect is launching across the Reigate area. Bookings for journeys from 20 October will open on 13 October. In addition, a new Saturday shuttle service to countryside sites will also launch. The latest expansion allows residents to book a bus when they need it and travel to key … Continue reading
An economic boost worth millions, scores of new jobs and hundreds of local job opportunities will be delivered thanks to funding awarded to dozens of businesses by Surrey County Council. From vineyards and biotech to manufacturing and AI firms, a diverse range of organisations from all four corners of the county have been awarded grants … Continue reading
19,000 young people aged 20 and under are now benefitting from 50% off bus journeys across the county. The Surrey ‘LINK’ card was developed by Surrey County Council in 2023 to give young people half price journeys on bus routes in Surrey, on all single and return journeys. 100,000 trips are now made every month, … Continue reading
Budding entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses across Surrey are set to receive a major boost with the launch of the Start-Up Surrey Programme, a dynamic new initiative funded by Surrey County Council and delivered by leading business support provider The IncuHive Group. This pilot programme will offer free, tailored guidance and practical support to residents who … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has invested over £16m in 34 zero emission hydrogen buses to ensure the county’s bus service is cleaner and greener. Over the last few months, 11 double decker buses have gone into service to join the 23 single decker hydrogen buses which have been serving Surrey residents since autumn last year. The … Continue reading
A show garden created by Surrey County Council has won a silver medal at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival for showing how parking spaces can be converted into vibrant green spaces. The honour was presented to the garden which showcases three parking space-sized areas, which will all be moved to Surrey’s streets after … Continue reading
As this academic year begins to draw to a close, a number of schools, special schools, and colleges across Surrey are taking part in Surrey Careers Hub’s 2025 Teacher Encounters initiative. This dynamic series of workplace visits is designed to connect educators with leading Surrey employers and has seen enthusiastic participation from teachers across a … Continue reading
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