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The Leader of Surrey County Council has officially opened Emily Lodge – a new £5.7million short breaks service offering respite for families caring for adults with additional needs. Tim Oliver was joined by families, his Cabinet colleague Sinead Mooney and key partners as he cut the ribbon on the purpose-built facility set in landscaped gardens … 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 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
Surrey County Council hosted a moving ceremony at the Surrey History Centre in Woking to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday, 27th January, reflecting on the atrocities of the Holocaust and honouring the victims and survivors of one of history’s darkest periods. The event, which took place from 11:00 AM, was attended by the Chair … Continue reading
Surrey’s History Centre in Woking is proudly marking Holocaust Memorial Day in January 2025 with a brand new, month-long exhibition and an online, live event telling the stories of 13 British Born victims of Aktion T4. Aktion T4 was the Nazi extermination programme responsible for the deaths of approximately 70,000 adults with mental and physical … Continue reading
Woking Library is changing for the better. It’s modernising and in July this year works will begin to greatly improve the space for all. Residents are invited to drop into Woking Library on Monday 17 June from 10am to 4pm to meet library staff, hear more about the improvements and give feedback on the designs for … Continue reading
Families set to benefit from new short breaks accommodation being built in Woking helped mark the official start of work at a milestone groundbreaking ceremony. The purpose-built £5.7m facility will enable autistic people and those with learning disabilities to enjoy new experiences while their families take a break from caring. It’s part of Surrey County … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is pleased to announce its purchase of the Victoria Gate building on Chobham Road in Woking town centre. The acquisition underpins the Council’s commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and improved service delivery to residents and employees. The new workplace will serve as the Council’s corporate office hub in north-west Surrey. Currently based at … Continue reading
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Surrey’s History Centre in Woking yesterday, Wednesday 31 January. Whilst there, The Duchess toured the Centre’s extensive heritage services and met the staff and volunteers. The Duchess was shown treasures from the Centre’s collections, including a signed letter by Lady Jane Grey, a Tudor swan roll, photographs … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is moving its headquarters back into the heart of the county, after more than 50 years located outside Surrey’s boundaries. Council Leader Tim Oliver announced today that the council’s decision-making centre will move to Midas House in Woking. It is a modern building close to mainline train and bus links, fit … Continue reading
Responding to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announcement of a £95 million grant to support road improvements and unlock new housing on the A320 Guildford Road in Woking, Colin Kemp, Deputy Leader of Surrey County Council, said: “We’re delighted that this funding has been awarded as it will help deliver infrastructure improvements … Continue reading
Guildford and Woking have emerged as the frontrunners to host Surrey County Council’s new HQ as councillors unveiled plans to cut the number of buildings it uses from 300 to 100 in an efficiency drive that aims to save tens of millions of pounds. The potential locations for Surrey’s new ‘civic heart’ by the end … Continue reading
Tina Thorburn from the county council’s highways team gives the latest updates about work taking place on Surrey’s roads.
Tina Thorburn, from the county council’s highways team, gives her latest round-up of the work taking place on Surrey’s roads.
Statement on behalf of the county council and all borough and district councils in Surrey: “The Government’s announcement that Surrey’s councils have been successful in their bid to be a business rate retention pilot area is good news. The extra funding will help us to continue providing services in the face of rising demand but … Continue reading
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