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
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on the Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has today launched his Winter Economy Plan, our economic response to the Coronavirus pandemic for the coming winter... National News
Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in full 23rd September 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s Statement as delivered on new measures to tackle the Coronavirus, delivered on 22 September 2020. National News
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
