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
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
