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 County Council Boosts Funding for Highways and Local Resident Priorities 8th February 2021 Transformation of Surrey County Council over the last 3 years has put the authority in a strong financial position. This has enabled a substantial increase to... Local News
Covid-19 inspection report praises Surrey Fire and Rescue Service 22nd January 2021 Surrey Fire and Rescue Service was inspected by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) in September 2020, regarding the... Local News
There is a clear commitment from all involved to ensure that our children continue to be well-fed throughout these difficult times 22nd January 2021 Watch the video here - https://fb.watch/3axeFdcN5T/ Local News
Extended free bus travel for bus pass users 21st January 2021 Elderly and disabled residents with concessionary bus passes will be able to enjoy free bus travel all day, every day from this week. As part of Surrey County... Local News
Surrey County Council drafts 2021/22 encouraging Budget 20th January 2021 Surrey County Council has published its draft 2021/22 budget, outlining how its secure financial position will continue to help guide Surrey through the COVID... Local News
Council’s boost to bus service in Stanwell 4th January 2021 Surrey County Council (SCC) has increased its funding for a key bus route to and from Staines and Heathrow Airport so it can continue to serve residents in the... Local News
Surrey County Council commits to tackling child poverty 9th December 2020 Surrey County Council has passed a Council motion to tackle child poverty through a system-wide approach. Yesterday, the Conservative motion stated that the... Local News
Support available for Surrey families struggling this winter 30th November 2020 Surrey County Council will ensure help is available for families struggling this winter, through the Government’s £170m COVID Winter Support Grant. Surrey is... Local News
County Council boost to bring in cleaner, greener buses 25th November 2020 A new scheme backed by £49m of county council funding has been announced to accelerate the introduction of ultra-low and zero emission buses in Surrey. The... Local News
Ed Miliband falsely claiming to back Brexit to his leave voting constituents 28th November 2019 On the day it emerged that Labour are relaunching their general election campaign strategy to focus on leave voting areas, it can be revealed that their former... National News
Conservatives to launch new plan to tackle addiction 28th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will launch a new initiative to drive down drug related deaths and tackle addiction head on, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
To unleash our full potential, we need women more than ever 28th November 2019 On the 100th anniversary of the first female MP taking her seat in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has celebrated the contribution of female... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s policy of continuing free movement with the EU would cost over £4 billion in benefits 27th November 2019 New analysis has revealed that Jeremy Corbyn’s plan to continue free movement with EU countries would cost DWP over £4 billion in extra benefit costs over the... National News
Boris Johnson: Poor mobile phone signal will be a thing of the past 27th November 2019 The scourge of poor mobile phone signal in rural areas will be a thing of the past under bold new plans to be fast tracked in the first 100 days of a... National News
New national vaccination reminder system to boost childhood vaccination rates 27th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a national vaccination reminder system to boost childhood vaccination rates. National News
