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
Leader reaffirms commitment to delivery at Full Council 11th July 2023 At Full Council today, Surrey County Council Leader, Tim Oliver reaffirmed his commitment to delivery on residents' priorities. This includes: Creating more SEN... Local News
Half price bus fares for under 20s in Surrey 3rd July 2023 Young people aged 20 and under are now entitled to 50% off all bus journeys across Surrey. A new ‘LINK’ card has been developed by Surrey County Council which... Local News
SCC marks £16m investment in hydrogen buses, improving bus travel and reducing emissions in Surrey 30th June 2023 Yesterday, Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Transport, Infrastructure & Economy, marked Surrey County Council's £16m investment in 34 hydrogen buses, to improve... Local News
Surrey allocated £10.6m funding from the Household Support Fund 20th June 2023 Surrey County Council has been allocated a further £10.6m funding to continue to support the county’s most vulnerable households. The funding comes from the... Local News
Kerbside electric vehicle charging trial launched in Surrey 19th June 2023 On Thursday 15th June, Surrey County Council launched the trial of two domestic kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for Surrey residents who do... Local News
Celebrating two years of Period Dignity in Surrey 1st June 2023 Surrey County Council and Binti International celebrated the two-year anniversary of the ground-breaking Period Dignity initiative yesterday at Staines Library... Local News
Tim Oliver: Farnham's cycling and walking plans are about to take a big step forwards... 31st May 2023 There have been a lot of opinions expressed in the pages of the Herald recently about the future of walking and cycling routes in Farnham, so I wanted to start... Local News
Court allows additional grounds for challenge in ULEZ Judicial Review 30th May 2023 On 26th May, the High Court announced it will allow further grounds for challenge as part of a Judicial Review by a coalition of councils into the proposed... Local News
Leader's Council Statement to Full Council - 23rd May 24th May 2023 At Full Council yesterday, Surrey County Council Leader Tim Oliver announced a number of actions we're taking to deliver on residents' priorities including... Local News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
