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 libraries to reopen from 6th July 29th June 2020 Surrey County Council plans to start gradually reopening libraries across the county from 6 July, in line with Government guidance. The first libraries to... Local News
En route to zero carbon emissions - Transport update 26th June 2020 Cllr Matthew Furniss, Cabinet Member for Transport - Cabinet update I am pleased to be able to share with you some of the work that we have been doing to... Local News
More Surrey CRCS re-opening 25th June 2020 As part of our continued efforts to restore normal services to residents, we will be re-opening Caterham and Cranleigh community recycling centres in early July... Local News
New average speed cameras installed following success of previous scheme 19th June 2020 Surrey County Council is installing new average speed cameras on the A320 St Peter’s Way near Chertsey. This follows the successful introduction of average... Local News
New partnership to support those bereaved by suicide 17th June 2020 Two charities are joining forces to provide a unique service to support those bereaved by suicide. Surrey Suicide Bereavement Service (SSBS) – part of the Lucy... Local News
Helping residents travel safely out of lockdown 16th June 2020 As lockdown restrictions are eased, Surrey County Council is working hard to help residents get around the county safely, and to support local traders as more... Local News
Council Leader Tim Oliver's statement on Black Lives Matter 15th June 2020 The scenes in America recently have been extremely hard to watch. But watch, and listen, we must. The callous murder of George Floyd at the hands of police... Local News
New plans to keep congested roads moving during roadworks 9th June 2020 POSTED BY SCC New powers which could ease peak time congestion caused by roadworks are due to be discussed by Surrey County Council’s cabinet later this month... Local News
Help shape Surrey's Greener Future 8th June 2020 There is a new website dedicated to asking residents for feedback on key environmental areas such as transport, waste, housing, consumer habits, and how we can... 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
