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Surrey County Council has launched its draft budget consultation for 2026/27 and is inviting residents to share their views on the proposals. Every year, the council sets a budget to plan how money will be spent on essential services across Surrey. These services include helping people live independently, supporting children and families, protecting residents and … Continue reading
Community groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), charities, parish and town councils and schools can now apply for a Waste Prevention Grant worth between £200 and £2,500, to develop or create initiatives that reduce waste. £25,000 is available to support initiatives such as repair cafes, clothes swaps, upcycling events, refill shops, community fridges and baby clothes libraries. … Continue reading
Surrey Libraries are delivering at least £900,000 of value each year by supporting mental health and wellbeing, according to a groundbreaking new report from national charity Libraries Connected. The research, commissioned by the South East regional network of Libraries Connected and carried out by public policy consultancy Shared Intelligence, uses official government guidance to measure the economic impact … Continue reading
Following the conclusion of criminal proceedings in December 2024, a Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review (LCSPR) was progressed in relation to Sara Sharif, with the agreement of the national Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel. This local review was commissioned and overseen by the Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) and undertaken by independent authors who brought together partners including the police, health, social care and … Continue reading
Surrey County Council and West Sussex County Council are inviting residents, commuters and local businesses to help shape early proposals for transport improvements along the A22 and A264 corridor between Godstone, Copthorne and East Grinstead. The councils are exploring opportunities to make travel in the area safer, more reliable and better connected – whether by … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has expanded the Aira Explorer app trial to support more blind and partially sighted Surrey residents to travel independently and sustainably across the county. The app allows customers to place a video call with a trained visual interpreter on speakerphone, who looks through the person’s smartphone camera to guide them between the bus stop and nearby rail stations. The visual interpreters … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s popular tree giveaway events are back with an impressive 4,000 free trees up for grabs at locations around the county. Surrey residents can visit one of the following community recycling centres (CRCs) to collect a free tree to plant at home: The CRCs will be opening their doors from 9am to 4pm on the following dates: A mix of small and medium native tree … Continue reading
In response to the growing number of children and young people in Surrey, and nationally, requiring specialist support, Surrey County Council has pioneered the UK’s first nationally recognised apprenticeship targeted at staff working with the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. This first-of-its-kind programme aims to professionalise and strengthen the role of ECHP coordinators across England. The apprenticeship, which is designed to meet the needs of all councils in England, officially launched on … Continue reading
Warm Welcomes return on 1 November 2025 for the fourth time, run in partnership with Surrey County Council and community venues. Warm Welcomes are free places for people to get warm in the colder months, have a free hot drink and socialise with others in their local area. Last year from November 2024 to March … Continue reading
Government has confirmed plans for local government reorganisation in Surrey, announcing that two new unitary councils will replace the existing twelve councils in April 2027, creating a simpler and more efficient system for delivering services across the county. Government is clear that this once in a generation reform will see stronger local councils in charge … Continue reading
Hundreds of people can fast-track their career for free as Skills Bootcamps return to Surrey. The government-funded courses from Surrey County Council allow learners aged 19 and over to gain industry-ready qualifications in super-quick time. A range of courses are on offer for this year in exciting and growing sectors such as construction, cyber security, … Continue reading
Surrey residents and their families can now benefit from a simple new online tool to help them be prepared for the costs of care, if they become less able. Many of us don’t realise that we are likely to have to pay for some or all of our own care, especially if we have savings … Continue reading
Surrey’s gritter drivers are now available 24/7 to help keep residents moving during the colder months. Our 39 state-of-the art gritting vehicles, named by Surrey school children, are ready to grit the county’s busiest routes before and during severe weather, using the 10,000 tonnes of salt stored at our four Surrey depots. Two new mini … Continue reading
A Surrey County Council children’s residential home in Woking has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, following a recent inspection that praised the home’s exceptional care and commitment to young people’s wellbeing and development. Inspectors commended the home for delivering “exceptionally good care,” enabling children to “make significant progress from their starting points”. The report also … Continue reading
The newly opened Surrey County Council Library Hub in Staines-Upon-Thames is proud to announce it is hosting the exciting and innovative Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival 2025 for young people across Surrey on Saturday 8 November 2025. This free, one-day event offers a dynamic mix of workshops, performances, and exhibitions designed to inspire and … Continue reading
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