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Surrey County Council is thrilled to announce that Surrey Libraries has been chosen as one of the first of ten libraries across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to become a pioneering Green Library Hub. This significant initiative is made possible by a substantial grant of £1,215,252 from The National Lottery Community Fund, secured by … Continue reading
Farmers in parts of Surrey can secure a six-figure cash injection as part of wider efforts to boost growth in the county. Surrey County Council is offering capital grants of up to £120,000 to support innovative ideas to drive diversification in agriculture. The aim is to help farmers in the districts of Tandridge, Guildford and … Continue reading
Surrey County Council and the University of Surrey’s Institute for Sustainability have launched a new website designed to inspire individuals, communities and businesses to make meaningful changes that will help them save money, improve their health, enhance wellbeing and protect our countryside for generations to come. The Together for Surrey platform offers tips and information … Continue reading
On Tuesday 13 May, the Surrey Fostering Service brought together foster carers, council staff, and community members for a celebratory lunch to honour the invaluable contributions of foster carers in Surrey and to launch its updated Foster Carers’ Charter. Taking place during Foster Care Fortnight, the event recognised the power of relationships and the profound … Continue reading
The Library Hub Weybridge will be opening its doors in Summer 2025, and residents will have an opportunity to have a preview of what’s planned at a resident engagement event on Friday 6 June between 2pm and 8pm at St James Hall, Weybridge. The new Library Hub in Weybridge will host a mix of services … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has appointed Owen Jenkins as its new Executive Director of Place. The appointment will see Owen move across from his current position in the council as interim Executive Director of Highways, Infrastructure and Planning (HIP), a position he has held since August 2024. The council’s HIP and Environment, Property & Growth (EPG) … Continue reading
Services for children and families at Surrey County Council have been judged ‘good’ by government inspectors. Ofsted carried out their Inspecting Local Authority Children’s Services (ILACS) inspection in March of this year. The inspection found that: The inspection found that services have significantly improved since the council’s last inspection in 2022, commenting that ‘Leaders’ vision … Continue reading
Yesterday, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet approved a plan for local government reorganisation in the county. The plan will be sent to government on 9 May, and proposes two councils, East and West Surrey, to replace the existing 12 councils. The creation of the two councils will unlock further devolution through the election of a Mayor for Surrey. … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has planted over 49,000 trees and hedgerows over the past year, bringing the Surrey wide total to 768,832 since 2019. This marks a significant milestone for the council, with over half of our planned 1.2 million trees by 2030 – one for every Surrey resident – now planted in the ground. … Continue reading
Surrey residents can once again apply for cash grants to improve their local area through the Your Councillor Community Fund. Surrey County Council is committed to making a difference in communities across the county. The Your Councillor Community Fund has benefitted communities in towns and villages from North to South and East to West. Last … Continue reading
Detailed investigations continue at the road collapse in Godstone High Street, Surrey, which occurred on 17 February 2025. This remains a complex recovery process, but Highways Officers are working hard to do all they can to return the area to normal as soon as possible. The forward programme of works includes: Lloyd Allen, Infrastructure Manager … Continue reading
Surrey’s first School Street launches at Farnham Heath End School this week, to reduce air pollution and improve road safety around the school gates during the busiest times of the day. Nearby Bullers Road will be open to pedestrians, cyclists and wheelers only during 8:00am – 9:00am and 2.15 pm – 3.30pm in school term time, … Continue reading
Subject to Cabinet approval, Surrey County Council plans to submit to government a proposal for two unitary councils for local government reorganisation in the county. These two councils, arranged by East and West, would replace the existing 12 councils and unlock further devolution in Surrey. In council papers published today, the county council outlines detailed … Continue reading
For the third year running, Surrey County Council has worked with venues in towns and villages from North to South and East to West to deliver much-needed Warm Welcomes on the doorsteps of Surrey’s residents. Collaborating with community partnerships and organisations, we have delivered Warm Welcomes in the heart of our communities across the whole … Continue reading
Surrey residents are invited to join representatives from Surrey County Council at four Surrey libraries over the next couple of weeks, to learn more about forthcoming Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The ‘Let’s Talk’ face to face sessions will be held at Staines, Dorking, Farnham and Oxted libraries, for residents to ask questions, and learn more … Continue reading
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