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
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
