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
Employment hits record high 18th February 2020 New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974. National News
We're Investing in Infrastructure across our Country 11th February 2020 When we came to office we promised to unite and level up, spreading opportunity across the whole United Kingdom. National News
Watch the Prime Minister's Address to the Nation 31st January 2020 Watch the Prime Minister's fireside address to the nation, about our future outside of the European Union, here. Find it here before anywhere else. National News
The biggest police funding boost for a decade 24th January 2020 Yesterday we announced the biggest increase in funding for the police in a decade, meaning more officers tackling crime and keeping people safe. National News
The UK's First Veterans Railcard 22nd January 2020 We're delivering the Veterans Railcard this year, which will open up more opportunities for them and help to improve the lives of their families by giving them... National News
Labour just tried to block Britain leaving the EU AGAIN 10th January 2020 Last night Parliament backed the Prime Minister’s Brexit Deal at its Third Reading, building on our overwhelming mandate to get Brexit done by 31 January and... National News
