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Surrey County Council has been recognised at the Ground Engineering Awards for innovative highways works on the A323. Highways Officers & contractors Ringway worked with Geobear, an engineering company, to develop a solution to stabilise the deep clay soil beneath a section of the road. This first-of-its-kind application of Geobear’s injected geopolymer treatment in the … Continue reading
Transforming local arts provision & increasing creative career pathways for young people A new place-based partnership, including Surrey County Council, Spelthorne Borough Council, Ashford Youth Club and Artswork, have been successful in securing £399,000 from Arts Council England towards a new ‘Culture Hub’ in Staines-upon-Thames in Surrey. The two-year project aims to bridge the gap … Continue reading
A theatre company based in Caterham, Surrey, says a £28,000 grant has helped them to continue enhancing the lives of adults and young people with disabilities and mental health challenges. Prospero Theatre Company received the grant from the Mental Health Investment Fund (MHIF) which allowed them put on the show The Return of Jafar. The … Continue reading
The Onslow Park and Ride bus service in Guildford will close after Saturday 31 August 2024, due to a significant drop in passengers over the past four years. Just 18,000 passengers now use the service each year, compared to over 84,000 at the Artington Park and Ride and more than 87,000 at the Merrow Park … Continue reading
Women in Surrey struggling with gambling addiction will soon benefit from a new initiative, thanks to a £300,000 grant from Gamble Aware. This funding will support Surrey County Council’s Bridge the Gap program over the next two years, providing crucial aid to women facing gambling harm, as well as other challenges such as mental health … Continue reading
Nearly £2m will be spent this year on improving road markings across the county, with over 48 miles of line painting already completed. Surrey County Council has substantially increased its funding for this and coming years to make the county’s roads safer and improve their visual appearance. This is in addition to the largest ever … Continue reading
The Forces Connect App, a vital resource for the Armed Forces community, is now even more accessible thanks to its latest upgrade. This popular, free app, designed to connect users to organisations offering support across a broad range of areas, is now available both as a mobile app and via computer at http://www.forcesconnect.co.uk. The web … Continue reading
Consort House in Redhill, a former Surrey County Council administrative building is being released as an entire building letting as agreed at Cabinet on 23 July 2024. The decision ensures the property in Redhill town centre can provide a long-term rental income stream as an investment property. The property has been empty since 2022 and … Continue reading
Early onsite progress in the building of new Supported Independent Living accommodation in Horley town centre was recently marked by Surrey County Council. Sinead Mooney, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care was joined at the Council’s latest development for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people by representatives from the Surrey Coalition for Disabled People, … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has appointed Claire Edgar as its new Executive Director for Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships (AWHP). Claire, currently Southampton City Council’s Executive Director of Community Wellbeing, was chosen following a robust recruitment process and will join the council later this year. Claire, a qualified social worker, brings with her more than 20 … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is seeking support from residents, businesses and community groups to help shape a new ‘Local Nature Recovery Strategy’ (LNRS). Developed with partners, the strategy will set out a roadmap for the restoration and enhancement of Surrey’s natural environment, ensuring that it is sustainable now and for future generations. Marisa Heath, Cabinet Member … Continue reading
Work Wise is aimed at jobseekers aged over 16 who may struggle to get into work due to health issues or disability, and is designed to empower and bolster the local workforce, whilst providing support and resources to individuals looking for work in Surrey and North East Hampshire. The Department for Work and Pensions-funded Individual … Continue reading
Cyber-curious students from Ash Manor School have been inspired to consider future careers in the sector after taking part in a special one-day workshop. The event was hosted by Surrey County Council in collaboration with the Surrey Cyber Security Cluster (SCSC) and SATRO Education Charity as part of the Inspire Surrey pilot programme, and was … Continue reading
Surrey Libraries are embracing the Summer Reading Challenge this year, with the creative theme from the Reading Agency ‘Marvellous Makers’ and plenty of varied activities to inspire young minds taking place. Launched in every Surrey Library on Saturday 6th July, children are invited to express themselves in creative ways, to tap into a world of … Continue reading
Hundreds of residents across Surrey can fast track their careers for free thanks to a range of courses in nine exciting and growing sectors. Surrey County Council is offering anyone aged 19 and over the opportunity to gain new skills and boost their earnings via a range of Skills Bootcamps. These government-funded courses are flexible … Continue reading
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