Surrey

50 miles of road repaired for ‘free’

Almost 50 miles of road will be repaired at no expense to the taxpayer as part of Surrey County Council’s commitment to improving highways over the next five years. This was made possible when May Gurney worked with the authority and its supply chain to provide a 15% discount on Surrey’s £100 million roads contract, … Continue reading →

National spotlight on Surrey’s “lifesaving” road safety scheme

The latest performance of Surrey’s hard hitting stage production Safe Drive, Stay Alive has been filmed by the BBC as part of documentary on road safety. The documentary, ‘Licensed to Kill’ will focus on issues of road safety around the UK and is showcasing how Surrey’s scheme can reduce road accidents. The documentary will be … Continue reading →

Video: Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic routes revealed in detail

Race director Mick Bennett reveals in detail the routes of the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic cycling events, during a press conference with Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge, Mayor of London Boris Johnson, Olympic cycling star Laura Trott and Prudential Group Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam.

Video: Boris Johnson and David Hodge discuss the UK’s biggest cycling festival

Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge and Mayor of London Boris Johnson discussed working together following the launch of the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic cycle routes. They will form part of the biggest ever festival of cycling held in the UK with thousands of riders taking to the roads of both London and … Continue reading →

In pictures: Surrey firefighters test their response to a chemical incident during an excerise at Redhill’s Belfry shopping centre

Press conference: Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic cycle routes revealed

The Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic routes have been announced by Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge, Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Olympic gold medal winner Laura Trott. You can watch the entire press conference below. Find out more about the cycling festival here.

In pictures and video: Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic route announcements

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The route for the Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic cycling events

(Please do also visit our page dedicated to Ride London) The Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 and Classic routes have been announced today by Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge, Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Olympic gold medal winner Laura Trott. It will form part of the biggest ever festival of cycling held in the UK with … Continue reading →

In pictures: Today’s Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 route launch

The press conference to announce the route of the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 has now wrapped up as excitement builds for the UK’s biggest festival of cycling. Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge joined Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Olympic gold medal winner Laura Trott to unveil which roads 20,000 riders will take through … Continue reading →

Cabinet Office praises Surrey’s roads plan

Surrey County Council’s new five year approach to road maintenance planning has been used as an example of excellent work by the Cabinet Office. The Government department used Surrey’s highways programme as an example of ‘how to cut waste, improve efficiency and encourage a more collaborative supply chain’ in the procurement process. Please find the … Continue reading →

Joint permit scheme could save millions

A joint roadworks permit scheme between Surrey and East Sussex councils would save millions of pounds in reduced traffic jams and bodged repairs, councillors will hear next week. In Surrey alone around 40,000 roadworks take place annually, costing the county’s economy just under £100 million due to the congestion they cause. At the moment councils … Continue reading →

Gritting in Top Gear

Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson experienced first hand the county council’s efforts to keep Surrey moving during winter weather on Sunday night’s show. The presenter was road testing a car he had designed and built himself when he drove up behind a gritting lorry operated by the council’s contractor May Gurney. John Furey, Surrey County Council’s … Continue reading →

Only sensible option is raising council tax to invest in schools, roads and care at a critical time

Raising council tax to invest in schools, roads and care for the vulnerable is the only sensible option and will help boost the economy and support local people at a critical time, according to Surrey County Council’s Leader. Surrey’s Cabinet will meet next Tuesday (5 February) to consider a proposal to raise council tax for … Continue reading →

Work to begin on new park and ride

Work is due to begin next week* on the new Onslow park and ride, which is expected to reduce the number of cars in Guildford town centre by more than 500 a day. The Manor Park facility will feature 550 parking spaces, priority access for park and ride buses, a waiting room and bike racks. … Continue reading →

Coding kids

A pilot library scheme to teach children how to programme computers has proved a sell out success. Surrey County Council has joined forces with Code Club, the national organisation aiming to give every child in the UK the opportunity to learn code. A free eight week course at Woking library is teaching youngsters basic computer … Continue reading →