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Over 200 young people attended Surrey Careers Hub’s successful Transitions Fair at Surrey County Council’s Woodhatch Place, Reigate, as part of National Careers Week (Friday, March 7, 2025). This event was specifically created to enable young people being educated in specialist schools and alternative provision to understand the options available for their transition from education … Continue reading
A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of building work on an affordable rent extra care housing development designed to support older people to live independently for longer. Surrey County Council is collaborating with Places for People, a leading social enterprise and specialist housing provider, to bring the development to fruition on a disused site in … Continue reading
A new £5.7million short breaks service providing much-needed respite for families caring for adults with additional needs is to be opened by Surrey County Council. Emily Lodge, located in Woking, will enable family carers to rest and recharge while their loved ones benefit from meaningful experiences at a purpose-built facility. Surrey-based social care provider Surrey … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Infrastructure Team Manager, Lloyd Allen, gives an update on the collapse in Godstone High Street in Surrey, as Highways Officers continue to investigate what caused the incident and plan how to fix the area.
Residents in Surrey and surrounding areas are being invited to take part in the first ever Planning for Your Future Day aimed at helping people plan for the later life they want. Two free events – one in Guildford and one online – are being held on 11 March to equip people with information to … Continue reading
Pupils and staff from Hopescourt School, along with Surrey County Council, Bourne Education Trust, AtkinsRéalis, and Willmott Dixon celebrated a major milestone in the new school building’s construction. Pupils were thrilled to sign the steel frames that will become part of their new school. One of the Year 7 pupils said, “I am so happy … Continue reading
Recently unearthed plans of a Surrey garden, designed by the renowned Gertrude Jekyll, have been donated to the Surrey History Centre. Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) of Munstead Wood, Godalming, is celebrated as one of the greatest English garden designers. Though she described herself as an ‘artist-gardener,’ Jekyll was also a painter, embroiderer, interior designer, author, and … Continue reading
In a bid to present the Multiply programme to a wider audience before it comes to an end in March, Surrey County Council has partnered with seven Surrey influencers to carry out an intensive Instagram campaign. The Multiply programme is a government-funded initiative providing free numeracy training to improve people’s confidence and skills with maths. … Continue reading
John Graham Construction Ltd has been awarded a highways construction contract by Surrey County Council to deliver critical improvements to the A320 road network between Ottershaw and Chertsey. In the summer of 2020 Surrey County Council was awarded £41.8 million by Homes England’s Housing Infrastructure Fund to improve the A320 in support of the Runnymede … Continue reading
Update 24.02.25 Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, said: “Surrey County Council’s highways teams are continuing to work around the clock to manage the sinkhole incident in Godstone High Street.” “Specialist ground penetrating radar equipment to carry out further ground assessments, is due to arrive on Tuesday evening. This will enable … Continue reading
Businesses can grow their workforce and boost productivity in just a few clicks by getting an apprenticeship funded by Surrey County Council. As part of the Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme, small and medium enterprises across the county can get fully funded support to train local talent. Apprenticeships are widely recognised as a cost-effective way to … Continue reading
Grass cutting across the county will begin next week to keep pedestrians and drivers safe. Surrey’s annual grass cutting programme will begin three weeks earlier this year to get ahead of the growing season and to ensure six cuts are delivered in urban areas and two in rural settings. Cutting grass across the highway network … Continue reading
Both a Surrey school and a teacher have won awards at The Music and Drama in Education Awards 2025. Surrey Arts’ teacher, Catherine Williams, won the prestigious Teacher of the Year Award at The Music and Drama in Education Awards 2025. This recognition highlights her exceptional commitment to arts education and her positive impact on … Continue reading
Surrey History Centre in Woking will host an Open Day on Saturday 8 March 2025. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating collections, resources, and behind-the-scenes work that bring Surrey’s history to life. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about our work, the open day has something for everyone. Visitors, … Continue reading
Today, the government has confirmed that Surrey is to be part of the first wave of areas looking to take the opportunities presented by the government’s devolution agenda. Last month the government invited councils across the country to consider being part of its accelerated programme for reform, which aims to simplify and streamline local government. … Continue reading
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