A hit list of projects to ease congestion on Surrey’s roads and boost business has been revealed. Surrey Future has identified 16 major schemes to tackle bottlenecks and snarl-ups on Surrey’s overburdened roads in preparation for funding bids. The county’s A roads carry 66% more traffic than the national average, with congestion costing the national … Continue reading
Boosting investment in infrastructure is a key aim of a new group launched to promote economic growth in Surrey. Surrey Future brings together all Surrey’s councils and business leaders to take a co-ordinated approach to targeting projects for the next 20-plus years. Its immediate aims are: • Supporting the local economy by reducing roads congestion • Drawing … Continue reading
A new group is being launched to boost business in Surrey as new figures reveal the county’s economy grew by 7% in two years during the downturn. Surrey Future – which brings together business leaders, the county council and boroughs and districts – aims to help Surrey firms thrive and encourage new start-ups. Its launch … Continue reading