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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
Surrey County Council is pleased to announce its purchase of the Victoria Gate building on Chobham Road in Woking town centre. The acquisition underpins the Council’s commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and improved service delivery to residents and employees. The new workplace will serve as the Council’s corporate office hub in north-west Surrey. Currently based at … Continue reading
Businesses will be at the heart of Surrey’s economic growth as they are set to benefit from a single strategic vision and leadership for the Surrey economy as part of the transfer of formal powers to Surrey County Council. From April, the Council will take up the key functions currently held by the county’s two Local … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is proud to be opening three brand new purpose-built children’s homes, one in Epsom and two on a site in Walton-on-Thames, as part of its drive to increase residential capacity within the county and, in turn, offer more Surrey homes to Surrey children in care. In 2020 and 2021, the Council agreed … Continue reading
Ahead of Helpline Awareness Day (Friday, 23 February), Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Surrey County Council are highlighting a local 24-hour NHS mental health crisis helpline that supports almost 50,000 people each year. The Mental Health Crisis Helpline, run by Surrey and Borders Partnership, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has set its budget for the next financial year, despite increasing pressure on local government finances. The councils 2024/25 budget includes more support for children with additional needs and disabilities, and greater investment in roads and buses. With costs of delivering services rising faster than the council’s income, a combination of efficiency … Continue reading
A new materials recycling facility in Longcross could process up to 100,000 tonnes of recycling from Surrey’s homes. Surrey County Council is proposing building the facility next to Trumps Farm in Longcross which if approved, would process dry mixed recycling from homes in the west of the county including paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, steel and … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has launched a new dog walkers code of conduct to ensure the countryside can be enjoyed by all and to protect wildlife and the natural environment. The code of conduct highlights the importance of picking up dog waste which is harmful to both humans, livestock and wildlife, why dogs should be kept … Continue reading
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