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
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
