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
Investment in average speed cameras to tackle resident concerns 29th September 2021 Surrey County Council will be investing in more speed cameras for locations where excess speeds, congestion or poor air quality are a community concern. Road... Local News
290 new school places created for children with special educational needs & disabilities (SEND) in Surrey 22nd September 2021 Surrey County Council has created 220 new specialist school places in Surrey’s special schools and specialist centres in mainstream primary and secondary... Local News
Surrey partners pledge their commitment to support unpaid carers 16th September 2021 A three-year plan is launched today to improve support for the growing number of carers in Surrey and make a positive difference to their lives. Surrey... Local News
Surrey launches new strategy to improve the lives of autistic people 14th September 2021 A new strategy has been published that hopes to improve the lives of the estimated 12,300 people including children and young people living in Surrey with... Local News
Electric vehicle charging points trial begins in Farnham, Farncombe and Haslemere 13th September 2021 The first on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging points in a major Surrey trial are now live in three towns in Waverley borough. It means drivers using EVs... Local News
Surrey welcomes eight new firefighters! 23rd August 2021 On Sunday 22nd August, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service welcomed eight new on-call firefighters to the service. The firefighters have undertaken a modular initial... Local News
Working in Partnership for a Greener Future 2nd August 2021 As Surrey County Council signs UK100's Net Zero pledge and becomes their newest member, Leader of Surrey County Council Cllr Tim Oliver outlines how he sees the... Local News
Parade celebrating 34 firefighters who joined during the pandemic 28th July 2021 On Sunday (25 July) Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) hosted a pass out parade for the 34 firefighters from five recruitment courses who joined the service... Local News
Surrey secures nearly £3million of additional support for the county’s most vulnerable people 23rd July 2021 Surrey County Council has been awarded nearly £3million to provide additional, tailored support to homeless people and other vulnerable adults, to help them... 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