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A pioneering Surrey County Council campaign supporting residents to plan for the later life they want has been shortlisted for a major public sector award. The Planning for Your Future campaign has been named as a finalist in the Innovation in Children’s and Adults’ Services category at the MJ Awards, sometimes described as the ‘Oscars’ … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Infrastructure Team Manager, Lloyd Allen, gives an update on investigations into the collapse in Godstone High Street in Surrey and the timescale for residents to return to their homes, ahead of a meeting yesterday.
Surrey Arts held its latest Gala concert on Saturday, 15 March, at G Live in Guildford, showcasing the incredible talent of over 300 young musicians from 15 different ensembles. The event featured a diverse array of performances, including original compositions and well-known pieces, highlighting the inclusive spirit of Surrey Arts. The event included Surrey Arts … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has launched a new Land Management Framework, setting out best practice guidelines for managing its own land as well as striving to aspire other landowners and stakeholders to adopt and deliver similar approaches. The new framework aims to ensure Surrey’s countryside is managed in a way that maximises its ecological, educational, social … Continue reading
The leaders of all 12 Surrey councils have today submitted a joint interim proposal to government for local government reorganisation in the county. Surrey County Council and the 11 district and borough councils within Surrey have been working together on the options for local government reorganisation, following the directive from government in February. While many … Continue reading
Children at twenty-two schools across the county are now benefiting from safer journeys to and from school, following a £3m investment to improve road safety and encourage more walking, cycling and wheeling. Improvements include a range of measures designed to create safer and more accessible routes for students, parents, and staff. Key improvements at fourteen … Continue reading
The leaders of all 12 Surrey councils have agreed on the key principles of an interim proposal for local government reorganisation in the county. Surrey County Council and the 11 District and Borough Councils within Surrey have been working together on the options for local government reorganisation, following the directive from government in February. While … Continue reading
Over 200 young people attended Surrey Careers Hub’s successful Transitions Fair at Surrey County Council’s Woodhatch Place, Reigate, as part of National Careers Week (Friday, March 7, 2025). This event was specifically created to enable young people being educated in specialist schools and alternative provision to understand the options available for their transition from education … Continue reading
A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of building work on an affordable rent extra care housing development designed to support older people to live independently for longer. Surrey County Council is collaborating with Places for People, a leading social enterprise and specialist housing provider, to bring the development to fruition on a disused site in … Continue reading
A new £5.7million short breaks service providing much-needed respite for families caring for adults with additional needs is to be opened by Surrey County Council. Emily Lodge, located in Woking, will enable family carers to rest and recharge while their loved ones benefit from meaningful experiences at a purpose-built facility. Surrey-based social care provider Surrey … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Infrastructure Team Manager, Lloyd Allen, gives an update on the collapse in Godstone High Street in Surrey, as Highways Officers continue to investigate what caused the incident and plan how to fix the area.
Residents in Surrey and surrounding areas are being invited to take part in the first ever Planning for Your Future Day aimed at helping people plan for the later life they want. Two free events – one in Guildford and one online – are being held on 11 March to equip people with information to … Continue reading
Pupils and staff from Hopescourt School, along with Surrey County Council, Bourne Education Trust, AtkinsRéalis, and Willmott Dixon celebrated a major milestone in the new school building’s construction. Pupils were thrilled to sign the steel frames that will become part of their new school. One of the Year 7 pupils said, “I am so happy … Continue reading
Recently unearthed plans of a Surrey garden, designed by the renowned Gertrude Jekyll, have been donated to the Surrey History Centre. Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) of Munstead Wood, Godalming, is celebrated as one of the greatest English garden designers. Though she described herself as an ‘artist-gardener,’ Jekyll was also a painter, embroiderer, interior designer, author, and … Continue reading
In a bid to present the Multiply programme to a wider audience before it comes to an end in March, Surrey County Council has partnered with seven Surrey influencers to carry out an intensive Instagram campaign. The Multiply programme is a government-funded initiative providing free numeracy training to improve people’s confidence and skills with maths. … Continue reading
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