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
A message from Tim Oliver, Surrey County Council Leader 3rd August 2020 KEEPING SURREY SAFE During the last few months we have all had to deal with the most complex, restrictive and worrying public health crisis in our lifetimes in... Local News
New family support centre opens in Tandridge 3rd August 2020 A new family centre has opened in Tandridge to offer local families a range of support options. The centre, which is being run by children’s charity Barnardo’s... Local News
More schemes to encourage walking and cycling are announced 3rd August 2020 A series of temporary schemes to encourage safe walking and cycling after the lockdown has been announced by Surrey County Council. The measures are designed to... Local News
More of Surrey’s libraries due to reopen 28th July 2020 From 3rd August, a further 12 libraries in Surrey will start offering a click and collect door service allowing customers to return their items and collect... Local News
CRC service returning to normal days 27th July 2020 Following the phased reopening of our community recycling centres, the final three sites will be open from 1st August and all sites will be returning to their... Local News
Bikeability funding approved for 20/21 academic year 27th July 2020 Surrey County Council has approved £200,000 of additional funding to subsidise Bikeability training in Surrey schools from September 2020, bringing the total... Local News
£19million fund for Surrey care sector to help tackle coronavirus 24th July 2020 More than £19milion is being shared out between Surrey care homes and providers to help keep coronavirus at bay. Surrey County Council has been allocated £19... Local News
Young people in care urged to tell council inquiry how to improve services 24th July 2020 Young people who have been in care, and the people and organisations which support them, are being urged to give honest feedback to Surrey County Council to... Local News
Surrey County council waives cost of PPE supplied to care homes and other providers 23rd July 2020 Surrey County Council is waiving the cost of personal protective equipment supplied so far to care homes, hospices and other providers to guard against Covid-19... Local News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News