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
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
We are committed to securing justice for victims 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce an ambitious package of measures to support the victims of crime, the party has announced today. National News
Boris Johnson won the first Leaders' Debate 20th November 2019 Tonight Boris Johnson set out the choice facing voters at this election – a majority Government that can get Brexit done so the country can move on, or yet... National News
“We will empower police to tackle scourge of violent knife crime,” pledges PM 19th November 2019 A Boris Johnson majority government would take a tough new approach to tackling knife crime and serious violence. National News
Life will mean life for child murderers 19th November 2019 Adults who murder children will be imprisoned for life, without parole, under tough new justice plans to be introduced by a Conservative majority Government. National News