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Surrey County Council is proud to announce that it continues to lead in England in environmental education, boasting the largest number of Eco-Schools Green Flag awards for the second consecutive year. There are over 170 schools working on the Eco-Schools programme, with 98 schools across the county having earned this internationally recognised accolade, Surrey is … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is pleased to have opened around 260 new specialist school places for September 2024 for Surrey’s children with additional needs and disabilities. The creation of additional school places has been achieved through the successful completion of construction projects across the county, delivered by Surrey’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Capital Programme. … Continue reading
From November 1st 2024, couples wishing to celebrate their special day in Surrey can do so in a glamourous, elevated setting, beautifully decorated to delight, at Dakota in Brooklands, Weybridge. This exclusive ceremony venue is available for ceremonies from 1 November 2024, whilst the extensive refurbishment of the elegant Rylston Register Office takes place. Denise … Continue reading
A fleet of 34 new, cleaner and greener buses will take to Surrey’s roads this month. Surrey County Council is investing over £16m to accelerate the introduction of zero emission buses. The fully accessible vehicles operate using green hydrogen and have a range of up to 600 miles. They offer a smooth, quiet ride with … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has appointed Andy Brown as its new Executive Director of Finances and Corporate Services following a robust recruitment process. Mr Brown, currently Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director Resources at Wiltshire Council, is expected to join the council next month subject to ratification by Full Council on 8 October. Alongside his responsibilities … Continue reading
Surrey residents can now receive support to upgrade their homes with energy saving ‘retrofit’ measures including insulation, heat pumps and solar panels through an innovative Home Energy Improvement ‘One-Stop Shop’ pilot scheme. Surrey County Council (SCC) is working in partnership with Furbnow, specialists in home energy improvements, to help people make the transition to a … Continue reading
Surrey County Council, in partnership with Surrey’s three leading universities – Royal Holloway, University of London; University for the Creative Arts; and the University of Surrey – is proud to announce the launch of a new Civic Agreement for Surrey. This groundbreaking initiative defines a shared commitment for these organisations to work collaboratively in the … Continue reading
Children in Stoke, Ash and Westborough have been taking part in Olympic themed activities as part of a scheme awarded over £120,000 from the Mental Health Investment Fund. The Children’s Holiday Inclusive Play Scheme (CHIPS) had a fun-filled summer thanks to generous support from the fund, which supports people in improving their emotional health and … Continue reading
Surrey County Council (SCC) is pleased to announce the successful implementation of a cutting-edge telephone system, enhancing communication and streamlining processes for residents and staff. The new system will deliver an enhanced experience for residents in the county, with faster call handling times resulting in reduced waiting times. This feeds into the organisation’s strategic vision … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s new ‘FixMyStreet’ online reporting tool will now make it easier for residents to report potholes, faulty traffic signals and other street defects, following its launch today (Tuesday 17 September). FixMyStreet allows people to quickly and simply report issues in their area which need fixing, cleaning or clearing. Accessed via Surrey County Council’s … Continue reading
Free, flexible Multiply courses are now available for Surrey residents who would like to improve their confidence using numbers. Around half of the UK working age population don’t have strong numeracy skills, or don’t feel confident about working with numbers. Now Surrey residents can do something about it without having to go back to the … Continue reading
Today marks the start of a four-week consultation on the future of the community recycling centre at Bagshot in Surrey. Following a recent review of the operation, Surrey County Council is recommending the closure of Bagshot Community Recycling Centre (CRC) due to: The closure of the site is recommended on the above grounds but … Continue reading
Surrey County Council (SCC) are currently seeking feedback from residents on how the council uses its financial resources. These views will help inform the draft budget for the 2025/26 financial year. Each year, the council is required to balance its budget so that spending does not exceed income from council tax, grants and other sources. … Continue reading
A Surrey organisation is addressing the social isolation experienced by autistic girls after receiving £49,999 from the Mental Health Investment Fund. Appeer CIC recently received the funding, which enabled organisers to deliver support sessions for the young girls, along with their parents and carers. The project focuses on creating safe, supportive spaces where autistic girls … Continue reading
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service proudly participated in the national 999 Emergency Services Day commemoration, honouring the vital work of emergency services across the UK. The event took place at the Surrey County Council headquarters this morning, with key figures and VIPs in attendance to show their support and gratitude for those who serve on … Continue reading
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