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
Youth Justice Board praises Surrey for improvements made to its youth justice services 22nd March 2021 The Youth Justice Board (YJB) has commended Surrey on the work it has done to improve its youth justice services and has formally de-escalated Surrey from YJB... Local News
Surrey secures £500,000 for nature-based wellbeing support 19th March 2021 Surrey has secured £500,000 to help connect more people with nature to improve their mental and physical health. People who live and work in Surrey are being... Local News
Council Leader Tim Oliver sets the record straight on Surrey County Council's encouraging record. 18th March 2021 Contrary to the false and disappointing claims from the Liberal Democrats, Council Leader Tim Oliver sets the record straight on Surrey County Council's... Local News
Major changes announced to improve Surrey’s roads 17th March 2021 Surrey County Council has become one of the first local authorities in the UK to trial the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to spot potholes... Local News
Surrey County Council on course to provide 725 homes for older people 15th March 2021 As many as 725 purpose-built homes to enable older people to live independently for longer are set to be created across 13 Surrey sites by 2030. Five sites have... Local News
Surrey wins a further £3 million to help more homes keep warm and lower energy bills 12th March 2021 A further 300 householders across Surrey can benefit from the £3 million of funding to help save money on their energy bills. More than 500 Surrey residents... Local News
Over 6,000 laptops and tablets for disadvantaged students across Surrey 18th February 2021 Pupils across Surrey have benefitted from more than 6,000 laptops and tablets to date, as the government hits an important milestone in its roll-out of devices... Local News
Green light for scheme to cut congestion on Surrey’s roads 11th February 2021 A scheme designed to reduce congestion on the county’s busiest roads has been given the go-ahead to start in April 2021. Surrey’s new Lane Rental Scheme will... Local News
Surrey County Council Conservative Group opposes Police and Crime Commissioner’s Precept Increase 9th February 2021 Surrey County Council's Conservative Group is strongly opposed to the Police and Crime Commissioner raising the policing element of the council tax Precept by 5... Local News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
