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
This Conservative administration continues to invest in active travel & the Guildford eBike rental scheme. 11th January 2023 Our Cabinet Member for Transport, Infrastructure & Growth, Matt Furniss, talks about this Conservative administration's ongoing investment into active travel... Local News
Walkers and cyclists to benefit from more active travel schemes 9th January 2023 Surrey County Council has been awarded an additional £863,000 of government funding to further improve walking and cycling facilities in Surrey over the next... Local News
Surrey bus operators to offer £2 bus fares 4th January 2023 Ten bus operators across the county have signed up to the Department for Transport’s £2 bus fare cap scheme announced yesterday (19 December 2022). From 1... Local News
New walking and cycling facilities get the green light on the A3100 5th December 2022 Walkers and cyclists who live and travel through Burpham are set to benefit from new, improved footways and cycle lanes in both directions between Boxgrove... Local News
Cabinet set to invest £30 million in capital projects across Surrey 22nd November 2022 Surrey County Council’s Cabinet is due to discuss £30 million of funding to deliver seven capital projects identified in the Surrey Infrastructure Plan... Local News
Plans unveiled for extra care housing in Banstead 15th November 2022 Plans have been unveiled for affordable extra care housing on the site of a former day centre in Banstead. The county council is seeking outline planning... Local News
We’re a step closer to town improvements 9th November 2022 This has been an important summer for Farnham. The recent consultation means we’ve taken a step closer to making some of the most significant improvements to... Local News
Survey reveals high satisfaction with social care services 1st November 2022 Adults who receive social care support through Surrey County Council report that services help them feel safer, enjoy a better quality of life and exercise... Local News
Surrey Conservatives Introduce New Your Fund Surrey Community Fund 13th October 2022 This week, Surrey Conservatives announced that a new funding stream, as part of Your Fund Surrey, will be launched, providing £50,000 to each Councillor. It... Local News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
