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
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
