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Surrey connect, is an on-demand bus service which will be available from 4 September across Tandridge, Farnham, Cranleigh, West Guildford and Longcross, in addition to the already established service in Mole Valley, to help residents travel sustainably. Rather than being restricted by traditional bus timetables, the accessible mini buses are available for travel for everyone, … Continue reading
The coalition of councils opposed to expansion of the ULEZ to outer London is optimistic of success on the first day of its legal challenge. Representatives from the five councils – Bexley, Bromley, Harrow, Hillingdon and Surrey – met on the steps of the High Court in central London on Tuesday 4 July, ahead of … Continue reading
Young people aged 20 and under are now entitled to 50% off all bus journeys across Surrey. A new ‘LINK’ card has been developed by Surrey County Council which can be shown on any bus in Surrey to qualify for the discount on all single and return journeys. Applications can be made at http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/surreylink. Journeys … Continue reading
On Thursday 15 June, Clean Air Day, Surrey County Council is launching the trial of two domestic kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for Surrey residents who do not have access to off-street parking. The trial, one of the first in the UK, will allow residents to choose from two options – either cable gullies … Continue reading
Surrey is to be the home of brand new state-of-the art facilities for the UK’s creative industry sector, thanks to a successful bid involving Surrey County Council. A partnership team, led by Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL), and involving Pinewood Studios, disguise, BT, Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership, University of Surrey, Abertay University and National … Continue reading
Ewell residents are being asked to take part in a public consultation on a range of improvements to revitalise Ewell Village and help to make it a safer, more welcoming place for everyone. The consultation will take place online and in person, with a number of drop-in events scheduled. Residents have until the end of … Continue reading
The High Court has today (26 May 2023) announced it will allow further grounds for challenge as part of a Judicial Review by a coalition of councils into the proposed expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). At today’s hearing, the coalition comprising the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Hillingdon and Harrow, along with Surrey County Council … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has been awarded £997,843 to deliver improved facilities for walking and cycling throughout the county. The investment will see more cycle and walking routes being created across the county and the development of ‘Liveable neighbourhoods’. Liveable neighbourhoods are areas that are improved to be more people-centred with infrastructure and schemes such as … Continue reading
Surrey’s first on-demand, shared bus service – Mole Valley Connect – is now available throughout the whole of the district to improve bus provision for residents. Since the service launched in June 2022 in the north of Mole Valley, over 11,600 trips have been taken. The four electric mini-buses can be booked on the Surrey … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has written to the Mayor of London to express its ‘absolute dismay’ that Transport for London (TfL) is continuing with plans to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) up to the boundary of Surrey without addressing the significant effects this would have on drivers in our county. In a formal response … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has been awarded an additional £863,000 of government funding to further improve walking and cycling facilities in Surrey over the next twelve months. The investment will see more cycle and walking routes being created across the county, cycle training expanded to include adults, business groups and children who aren’t in education, and … Continue reading
Walkers and cyclists who live and travel through Burpham are set to benefit from new, improved footways and cycle lanes in both directions between Boxgrove Roundabout and the New Inn Lane roundabout on the A3100, London Road from next year. Works are set to get underway on the Burpham active travel scheme for five months … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is disappointed that the Mayor of London and Transport for London has adopted the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) without addressing the key financial impacts on Surrey’s residents. Everyone can agree that the ambition to reduce car travel in order to improve air quality in London should be supported. … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet is due to discuss £30 million of funding to deliver seven capital projects identified in the Surrey Infrastructure Plan. Projects include town centre and highway improvements, active and sustainable travel schemes, and flood alleviation schemes. £8.64million of the funding would come from Surrey County Council, with the rest coming from external … Continue reading
Today marks the start of a nine-week consultation on the future for bus services in Surrey. The consultation is seeking residents’ views on three areas: Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Transport, Infrastructure and Economy said: “The bus industry is facing a challenging time, resulting from the drop in passenger numbers and rising costs following the COVID-19 … Continue reading
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