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
What Boris Johnson’s proposed Brexit deal means 4th October 2019 As Boris Johnson has rightly said, we are coming out of the EU on October 31, come what may. MPs promised to respect the result of the referendum. More people... National News
Our education policy is improving the nation’s skills 4th October 2019 When Boris Johnson entered Number 10, one of his first acts was to get more money to our education system. That’s why we’re investing £14 billion in schools... National News
We’re ending low pay in work 3rd October 2019 People’s hard work and talents should be rewarded fairly. That has long been a key principle of Conservative government.We have made huge strides in the last... National News
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
