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 County Council welcomes “improved” Ofsted grading for children and family services 14th March 2022 Surrey County Council is pleased that services for children and families in Surrey have improved in all areas, according to a recent Ofsted inspection... Local News
Surrey households can claim up to £10,000 to make homes more energy efficient 1st March 2022 Up to £10,000 of funding per household is up for grabs in Surrey, but for a limited time only. Householders across Surrey are being urged to act quickly to... Local News
Council sets out plan to improve care choices for older people with complex needs 15th February 2022 Older people with complex needs will be given greater choice over their care and support under a new plan for adult social care in Surrey. The county council... Local News
Our budget is all about responsible, strong leadership in the face of new & emerging challenges, to deliver our collective ambitions for Surrey 10th February 2022 This administration is committed to being responsible with our budget, and with our services, and staying true to our ambition that no one is left behind. The... Local News
Surrey Conservative budget aims to ensure ‘no one is left behind’ 9th February 2022 Yesterday, the Surrey County Council Conservative Group successfully passed its £1,042.0m budget for 2022/23, with increased spending on our residents’... Local News
Statement: Response to Levelling Up White Paper 3rd February 2022 The Government today published the Levelling Up White Paper, including plans for Local Government. Surrey County Council’s response to the paper is below. Cllr... Local News
Pioneering fostering programme supports 70 looked after children & their foster families in Surrey 28th January 2022 A pioneering fostering model in Surrey has now helped improve the lives of 70 young people, giving them a stronger support network and extended family. Surrey... Local News
No One Left Behind - Our Commitment to Surrey Residents 25th January 2022 Here in Surrey, we have an ultimate ambition – that no one is left behind. So, what does that mean? Essentially, it means helping those who need us most, and... Local 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
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
Amanda Milling: We’ve outdone Labour in getting females to the top 1st December 2020 Hundreds of women have put themselves forward to be potential Conservative candidates in the past two weeks. National News