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
Cost of Corbyn: Labour's plans for 108 new taxpayer funded quangos revealed 10th December 2019 New analysis shows that Labour’s manifesto commits to creating over 100 new quangos, with a total cost of £13.2 billion over the next five years. National News
Brexit, actually 9th December 2019 Boris Johnson's funny election advert parodies Love Actually but makes an important point: this election is too close to call. National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to make our streets less safe 9th December 2019 Labour’s opposition to stop and search would increase crime on our streets, putting frontline officers and communities at risk. National News
Sport investment will get us ready for the World Cup bid 7th December 2019 A Conservative Majority Government will put a £550 million investment in grassroots football at the centre of its plans to back a UK and Ireland World Cup 2030... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s plans to rig a second EU referendum 6th December 2019 The Prime Minister has written a letter urging Jeremy Corbyn to reconsider his Brexit policy and his plans to fiddle Labour’s second Brexit referendum. National News
Corbyn’s new high street tax will clobber local shops 6th December 2019 Labour’s plans for a new ‘land value tax’ will clobber high streets and town centres. National News
