A recently retired Surrey County Council officer who worked for 26 years to improve the lives of unpaid carers has been made an OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours. John Bangs (pictured right), who left the council in September, was honoured for services to carers. John was senior commissioning manager for carers who worked … Continue reading
Surrey’s Chief Fire Officer has been awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal in the New Year Honours. Russell Pearson was honoured for outstanding service to the emergency services and the public. Mr Pearson joined Surrey Fire and Rescue Service in 1992 and was appointed Chief Fire Officer in 2007. David Hodge, Leader of Surrey County … Continue reading
Surrey County Council leader David Hodge has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours. Mr Hodge, who has been leader of the council since 2011, was awarded the honour for services to local government and charity. Mr Hodge said: “I’m delighted and honoured to receive this accolade which is really a tribute … Continue reading