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
Funding confirmed for A320 Chertsey to Ottershaw improvements 18th November 2020 Funding worth £41.8 million to make significant improvements to the A320 between Chertsey and Ottershaw has been confirmed. Surrey County Council and Runnymede... Local News
£100m Your Fund Surrey investment project launches today 16th November 2020 Surrey County Council’s £100m Your Fund Surrey has launched today (Monday 16 November), in an unprecedented move to give power and influence to local... Local News
Walkers and cyclists to benefit from £6m investment in Surrey’s streets 13th November 2020 Surrey County Council has been allocated £6,445,750 of government funding to invest in improved footpaths and cycleways for residents. Surrey was granted £848... Local News
The Government's new winter support package 9th November 2020 A new £170m Covid Winter Grant Scheme will be run by councils in England, to support children, families and the most vulnerable over winter. Surrey County... Westminster News
Surrey Libraries to offer Click & Collect service 5th November 2020 To keep both staff and readers safe, Surrey Libraries have reinstated their ‘click and collect’ borrowing service, while continuing to provide public access to... Local News
Two more sites for extra care housing set to provide 135 new homes 28th October 2020 More than 135 new homes designed to help older people live independently are set to be provided across two Surrey sites under plans. Surrey County Council’s... Local News
89,000 street lights to be converted to environmentally-friendly LEDs 26th October 2020 A major £20 million programme to convert all Surrey’s street lights to energy-efficient LEDs has begun. It’s expected to take three years to change all 89,000... Local News
Surrey CC trials booking system at Epsom CRC 22nd October 2020 Epsom community recycling centre has been chosen to trial a new booking system for the community recycling centre from 5th November. Since the site reopened... Local News
Surrey County Council plans to redevelop Caterham Hill Library 19th October 2020 Surrey County Council plans to redevelop Caterham Hill Library into a new vibrant community space, including an exciting and dynamic library, a Family Centre as... Local News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
