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
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
