Leader's Statement: High Court denies coalition’s ULEZ expansion challenge Friday, 28 July, 2023 Cllr Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council said: “ Whilst we respect today’s court decision, it is incredibly disappointing. “ This has always been about protecting Surrey residents, many of whom will now be significantly socially and financially impacted by the Mayor’s decision as they go about essential, everyday journeys, without any mitigation in place to minimise this. “ Our concerns... Local News
Surrey becomes the first county council in England to trial Cycle Friendly Gully Machines, making our roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists 21st July 2021 With over 130,000 drains to clean every year in Surrey, Gully Machines are essential to ensure roadside drains don't become blocked. This month Surrey became... Local News
Surrey County Council given ‘Gold’ award for services supporting armed forces 19th July 2021 Surrey County Council (SCC) has been reaffirmed as a Ministry of Defence Gold Employers Recognition Scheme Award holder for their outstanding commitment and... Local News
Further £80k funding for Surrey families struggling financially 14th July 2021 Surrey County Council’s Surrey Crisis Fund have been awarded a further £80k from the Government’s Local Covid Support Grant to provide financial support to... Local News
Surrey launches new greener transport plan 6th July 2021 Today marks the start of a three-month consultation on Surrey’s new Transport Plan which includes plans to reduce the 46% of carbon emissions currently... Local News
Surrey County Council outlines plan to achieve Net-Zero Surrey by 2050 2nd July 2021 Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved the principles of Surrey’s Climate Change Delivery Plan which sets out how we all need to act to contribute to our... Local News
Bus Service Improvements Coming to Guildford, Tandridge, Reigate & Banstead and Epsom & Ewell 1st July 2021 Bus services in Guildford, Tandridge, Reigate & Banstead and Epsom & Ewell will see significant improvements from this month, following over £5m investment to... Local News
Major River Thames flood alleviation project passes key milestone 10th June 2021 Thousands of homes across Surrey and the surrounding area are set to be better protected from flooding, after the Government approved the latest stage of the... Local News
Conservatives take steps to tackle traveller incursions 9th June 2021 Conservative councillors are leading the way in deterring unlawful traveller incursions in Surrey. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has formally approved the... Local News
Watch the Prime Minister's Address to the Nation 31st January 2020 Watch the Prime Minister's fireside address to the nation, about our future outside of the European Union, here. Find it here before anywhere else. National News
The biggest police funding boost for a decade 24th January 2020 Yesterday we announced the biggest increase in funding for the police in a decade, meaning more officers tackling crime and keeping people safe. National News
The UK's First Veterans Railcard 22nd January 2020 We're delivering the Veterans Railcard this year, which will open up more opportunities for them and help to improve the lives of their families by giving them... National News
Labour just tried to block Britain leaving the EU AGAIN 10th January 2020 Last night Parliament backed the Prime Minister’s Brexit Deal at its Third Reading, building on our overwhelming mandate to get Brexit done by 31 January and... National News
MPs back the Prime Minister's plan for the UK to leave the EU on 31 January. 20th December 2019 Today MPs voted to back the Prime Minister's plan for the UaK to leave the EU on 31 January. National News
Boris Johnson’s speech outside Downing Street 13th December 2019 Boris Johnson delivered his first speech outside No. 10 Downing Street since the General Election. He told the UK how he would form a people’s Government... National News
