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 Conservatives call for sustainable adult social care reforms 11th October 2022 Today, Surrey County Council’s Conservative Group has called on central government to provide sufficient resources and a fair distribution of funding for Surrey... Local News
Local authorities to protect much loved nature reserve 3rd October 2022 Last week saw the official handover of Tice’s Meadow Nature Reserve to Surrey County Council. This much-loved wildlife haven on the outskirts of Farnham saw its... Local News
RIP Alison Todd 22nd September 2022 It is with great sadness to announce the death of Cllr Alison Todd (formally Griffiths), after bravely battling cancer. Alison, 47, was a dedicated County and... Local News
Official sponsor approved for new Specialist School 1st August 2022 A new school in Elmbridge will provide high quality specialist education for autistic children and children who have communication and interaction needs... Local News
Surrey Conservatives announce more good news for residents 27th July 2022 At the Surrey County Council Cabinet meeting yesterday, this administration announced: Increased and more flexible access to Surrey libraries Delivering more... Local News
New plan to transform dementia care in Surrey 26th July 2022 A five-point plan sets out to improve the lives of Surrey residents with dementia and their families. The joint health and social care dementia strategy... Local News
Major step forward for Guildford extra care housing plans 19th July 2022 Plans to provide 100% affordable extra care housing on a disused site in Guildford have moved a major step forward with the selection of a consortium of... Local News
Ambitious new plan sets out the future for travelling around Surrey 13th July 2022 Surrey’s ten-year Transport plan which includes measures for reducing the 41% of carbon emissions currently generated by transport, was approved by Councillors... Local News
Surrey Conservatives reaffirm measures to support residents with the cost of living pressures 12th July 2022 At the Full Council meeting today, the Surrey County Council Conservative Group reaffirmed just a few of the measures we are taking to help our residents with... Local News
Boris Johnson on the Roadmap to Easing Lockdown: Speech in Full 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the roadmap that will guide us cautiously but irreversibly towards reclaiming our freedoms while doing all we can to protect... National News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News