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 becomes the first county council in England to trial Cycle Friendly Gully Machines, making our roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists 21st July 2021 With over 130,000 drains to clean every year in Surrey, Gully Machines are essential to ensure roadside drains don't become blocked. This month Surrey became... Local News
Surrey County Council given ‘Gold’ award for services supporting armed forces 19th July 2021 Surrey County Council (SCC) has been reaffirmed as a Ministry of Defence Gold Employers Recognition Scheme Award holder for their outstanding commitment and... Local News
Further £80k funding for Surrey families struggling financially 14th July 2021 Surrey County Council’s Surrey Crisis Fund have been awarded a further £80k from the Government’s Local Covid Support Grant to provide financial support to... Local News
Surrey launches new greener transport plan 6th July 2021 Today marks the start of a three-month consultation on Surrey’s new Transport Plan which includes plans to reduce the 46% of carbon emissions currently... Local News
Surrey County Council outlines plan to achieve Net-Zero Surrey by 2050 2nd July 2021 Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved the principles of Surrey’s Climate Change Delivery Plan which sets out how we all need to act to contribute to our... Local News
Bus Service Improvements Coming to Guildford, Tandridge, Reigate & Banstead and Epsom & Ewell 1st July 2021 Bus services in Guildford, Tandridge, Reigate & Banstead and Epsom & Ewell will see significant improvements from this month, following over £5m investment to... Local News
Major River Thames flood alleviation project passes key milestone 10th June 2021 Thousands of homes across Surrey and the surrounding area are set to be better protected from flooding, after the Government approved the latest stage of the... Local News
Conservatives take steps to tackle traveller incursions 9th June 2021 Conservative councillors are leading the way in deterring unlawful traveller incursions in Surrey. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has formally approved the... Local 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
Corbyn’s Pension Tax to cost savers £11,000 and force millions to delay retirement 18th November 2019 New analysis of Corbyn’s tax raid on pensions reveals that 10 million savers could lose an average of over £11,000 and be forced to delay retirement by almost... National News
Labour’s Brexit Policy: Even More Chaos and Indecision 18th November 2019 As per usual, Labour are only offering more talk, more delay and more indecision on Brexit. National News
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's CBI Conference speech 18th November 2019 Read the Prime Minister's speech from the CBI Conference here. National News
Boris Johnson: End the Brexit uncertainty so we can get on with business 17th November 2019 The Prime Minister has unveiled a package of measures designed to help business make the most of Brexit. National News
