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Residents are invited to an event in May to have their say in the planned redevelopment of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) training facilities at Wray Park, Reigate. Our proposals include redevelopment of the firehouse tower (which is currently used for live fire and ladder training) and other training facilities for working at height, use … Continue reading
This Mental Health Awareness Week, a new social media video campaign shines a light on staff at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the support they offer people struggling with a mental health crisis. The videos are part of the Faces of Support campaign run in partnership with Surrey County Council. The campaign … 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
Surrey County Council’s Land and Property service is currently in the design phase for the Bookham Youth Centre, with input from key stakeholders. It is anticipated that the revised planning application will be submitted in autumn 2024. Surrey County Council (SCC) and Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) have agreed terms on the lease for the … Continue reading
Guildford and Waverley are launching a drive to become autism-friendly communities with a free event at G Live on Monday 13 May. Autism-friendly communities aim to give autistic people a voice and make it easier for them to access shops and services by improving understanding of autism. Five such groups are being established across Surrey … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has worked with residents and community groups to plant over 36,000 new trees across the county. The council remains on track to plant 1.2 million trees by 2030, marking one for every resident. Since the launch of the initiative in 2019, over 510,744 trees have now been planted across the county. This year, … Continue reading
Work on a new Community Hub in Weybridge is set to start at the end of the month, the first in a series of new Community Hubs that will see shared spaces at the heart of communities. The Weybridge Hub will include a modern library, a space for targeted youth support, accessible community spaces for … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is pleased to announce that the Secretary of State for Education has confirmed London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT) as the official sponsor to establish a new specialist school in Surrey Heath. Frimley Oak Academy will be delivered by the Department for Education’s Special Free Schools Programme and partly funded by Surrey … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has appointed Terence Herbert as its new Chief Executive. Terence, currently Chief Executive at Wiltshire Council, was chosen after a robust recruitment process to find a replacement for Joanna Killian. Subject to formal ratification at an extraordinary Full Council meeting on 9 April 2024, Terence is expected to take over as Chief … Continue reading
Surrey’s Changing Futures programme has been recognised as one of 24 services across the UK taking significant strides in supporting individuals with lived experience into meaningful employment. This recognition comes as part of their participation in the Lived Experience Charter, an initiative spearheaded by Career Matters and commissioned by NHS England. Today (Wednesday March 27th) … Continue reading
Five new infrastructure schemes that will deliver over £6.95 million of improvements for Surrey residents, have been given the green light by Surrey’s Cabinet today (26 March 2024). Projects include village improvements, a new cycling and walking route and two flood alleviation schemes. The five capital projects are: Godalming to Guildford cycle and walking corridor … Continue reading
A partnership between Surrey County Council, Metrobus (Go Ahead), West Sussex County Council, Kent County Council and London Gatwick has won a bid for funding to launch a new fleet of 43 hydrogen powered buses. The Department for Transport has awarded the partnership over £10 million, which combined with £11.6 million from Metrobus (Go Ahead) … Continue reading
Surrey County Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, National Highways, Surrey Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, have set out their plans to eliminate road collisions resulting in death or serious injury by 2050. In line with international and national best practice, a draft ‘Surrey RoadSafe Vision Zero’ strategy has been developed by the … 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
The Police and Crime Commissioner has awarded £120,000 to Surrey’s Changing Futures Programme, which supports vulnerable adults across the county. The Changing Futures Bridge the Gap service supports people who are experiencing a combination of problems including mental health issues, substance use, homelessness and domestic abuse. Often these individuals suffering multiple disadvantage have a history … Continue reading
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