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
Youth Justice Board praises Surrey for improvements made to its youth justice services 22nd March 2021 The Youth Justice Board (YJB) has commended Surrey on the work it has done to improve its youth justice services and has formally de-escalated Surrey from YJB... Local News
Surrey secures £500,000 for nature-based wellbeing support 19th March 2021 Surrey has secured £500,000 to help connect more people with nature to improve their mental and physical health. People who live and work in Surrey are being... Local News
Council Leader Tim Oliver sets the record straight on Surrey County Council's encouraging record. 18th March 2021 Contrary to the false and disappointing claims from the Liberal Democrats, Council Leader Tim Oliver sets the record straight on Surrey County Council's... Local News
Major changes announced to improve Surrey’s roads 17th March 2021 Surrey County Council has become one of the first local authorities in the UK to trial the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to spot potholes... Local News
Surrey County Council on course to provide 725 homes for older people 15th March 2021 As many as 725 purpose-built homes to enable older people to live independently for longer are set to be created across 13 Surrey sites by 2030. Five sites have... Local News
Surrey wins a further £3 million to help more homes keep warm and lower energy bills 12th March 2021 A further 300 householders across Surrey can benefit from the £3 million of funding to help save money on their energy bills. More than 500 Surrey residents... Local News
Over 6,000 laptops and tablets for disadvantaged students across Surrey 18th February 2021 Pupils across Surrey have benefitted from more than 6,000 laptops and tablets to date, as the government hits an important milestone in its roll-out of devices... Local News
Green light for scheme to cut congestion on Surrey’s roads 11th February 2021 A scheme designed to reduce congestion on the county’s busiest roads has been given the go-ahead to start in April 2021. Surrey’s new Lane Rental Scheme will... Local News
Surrey County Council Conservative Group opposes Police and Crime Commissioner’s Precept Increase 9th February 2021 Surrey County Council's Conservative Group is strongly opposed to the Police and Crime Commissioner raising the policing element of the council tax Precept by 5... Local News
Train travel savings for Veterans with new Railcard 9th November 2019 Armed Forces veterans will qualify for a new Railcard giving a third off the cost of train travel under a majority Conservative government, Transport Secretary... National News
Conservatives announce 50 million more GP appointments 9th November 2019 50 million more GP surgery appointments will be created every year under the Conservatives, reducing waiting times and giving more quality care. National News
Boris begins the General Election outside 10 Downing Street 6th November 2019 Read Boris’s full Downing Street speech as he begins the General Election. National News
Boris launches campaign pledging to unleash Britain's potential 6th November 2019 Boris Johnson set out his pitch for the country. Get Brexit done. Focus on our priorities. Unleash Britain’s potential. National News
We’re ready for a General Election 31st October 2019 We’re holding a general election on 12 December – so we can elect a new Parliament, get Brexit done and let the country move on. National News
A new deal: getting Brexit done and taking back control 17th October 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has negotiated a new deal – this is a real Brexit deal which ensures that we take back control. This new deal ensures that we take... National News
