Bourne Hall in Ewell to lodge social housing
A historic Surrey building is set to return to use as social housing after “sensitive” renovation works were given the green light. Planning permission and listed building consent have been … Read More
Author: James Moules
Guildford seeks Sanctuary status
A Surrey borough council leader has warned of an “increase in propaganda” from people seeking to “spread hatred” in the community. Guildford Borough Council’s leader Julia McShane (Liberal Democrats: Westborough) … Read More
What are the benefits of a Surrey Mayor? MP asks
Guildford’s MP says she is “concerned” at the lack of public consultation over the introduction of an elected mayor in Surrey. Liberal Democrat Zöe Franklin told the Local Democracy Reporting … Read More
A Surrey Mayor is on the horizon
Surrey is on the verge of getting its own elected mayor like those in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, according to plans announced in the Budget today. Chancellor John … Read More
Oxshott weighs in with traffic control camera
A Surrey village is set to get a new traffic camera to protect its streets from heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) following a residents’ petition – although many believe this measure … Read More
East Surrey Cabinet member will not be moved, but school will be
A leading East Surrey councillor has defended his dissent over a major school move decision after the opposition leader suggested he should “consider his position” in cabinet. The shadow authority’s … Read More
The cost to Surrey of sending SEND children to school
The day Karissa Fisher turned 16, her parents found the vital transport support they needed to get her to school ended overnight. Karissa, who has severe mobility impairments, had long … Read More
Spelthorne leaders play musical chairs in Council’s dying days
A Surrey district council has chosen to replace its council leader just months before the council’s abolition next spring. Councillor Joanne Sexton (Independent Spelthorne Group: Ashford East) will now lead … Read More
“What’s in a logo?” That which we call East Surrey
The new East Surrey council’s logo has been unveiled to the public in the latest big step towards the authority’s creation next spring. With just under six months to go … Read More
Surrey Council leader urges an elected Mayoral office for the County
The outgoing leader of Surrey County Council has warned Surrey risks being “left behind” if the county does not adopt an elected mayor in the near future. Councillor Tim Oliver … Read More
Limits on AI use? County Council confronts the challenge
Surrey councillors and officers could soon be barred from using online AI tools such as Gemini and ChatGPT under new rules around the burgeoning tech’s use. A Surrey County Council … Read More
Tree planting in Surrey overshoots
More than 800,000 new trees have been planted across Surrey over the past five years – overshooting the council’s own target, according to a report. Surrey County Council’s climate change … Read More
East Surrey not going as green as the Greens want
East Surrey Council did not pass a motion declaring a climate emergency – including a commitment to decarbonise by 2030 – following a spirited debate over costs and the pace … Read More
New East Surrey Council calls for current SEND plans
Leading East Surrey councillors are calling on Surrey County Council to publish its plans to reform special educational needs and disability (SEND) support across the county. The Liberal Democrat-led shadow … Read More