In Surrey more people are invited to share their home
A new partner is taking on Shared Lives in Surrey aiming to welcome more people into the service who can open their homes to adults with support needs and help … Read More
Author: Surrey County Council
Surrey County Council Chair opens new Sensory Services Centre in Ashtead
A new centre designed to support people with sight and hearing loss across Surrey has officially opened in Ashtead, strengthening services for thousands of residents living with sensory impairments. The … Read More
Residents invited to help shape New East and West Surrey council brands
Residents from across Surrey are invited to get involved to help shape the brand identities of the new East and West Surrey councils. These councils will need to create their own distinct brand identities, to help everyone recognise who is delivering local services from April 2027. The new … Read More
Surrey County Council Prison Social Care Team awarded CQC ‘good’ rating
Surrey County Council’s Prison Social Care Team has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission for the dignified support it provides to people in custody with care needs. The … Read More
Surrey County Council launches new home charging option for EV drivers
Surrey County Council has launched a new option for residents without off-street parking to be able to charge their EVs from home by having a cable gully installed. The cable … Read More
£125,000 for Surrey schools to tackle the impact of climate change
Surrey County Council is investing a further £125,000 to help schools across the county adapt to the growing impacts of climate change. Schools can apply for grants of between £5,000 … Read More
Historic 1848 Epsom Racecourse Plan Saved Through Major Conservation Project
A remarkable hand-coloured plan of Epsom Racecourse dating from 1848 has been rescued from severe deterioration following an extensive conservation project. The historic document, which provides a detailed record of … Read More
Saturday 9 May is Surrey Day – and this year, we’re digging deeper
Now in its eighth year, Surrey Day is about bringing communities together to celebrate everything that makes this county so special. In 2026, the theme is Going Underground, and it’s … Read More
Ewell school goes safe streets ahead
Danetree Primary School in Ewell is set to benefit from a School Street from May 2026, aimed at reducing air pollution and improving road safety during the busiest times of … Read More
Surrey-wide plan aims to get thousands back into work
A cross-county plan to bring thousands of people back into employment in Surrey has received backing from Surrey County Council and government ministers. The Get Surrey Working Plan brings together … Read More
Support programme launched to help Surrey’s high streets
Dedicated support for high street businesses across Surrey to attract new customers, boost sales and drive growth is now available as part of wider efforts to strengthen and futureproof town … Read More
Hope courted in new Surrey school for extra needs
The official opening of Hopescourt School in Walton-on-Thames marks a new chapter for children with additional needs in Surrey. The Lord Lieutenant of Surrey joined pupils, staff, Bourne Education Trust, … Read More
Surrey wasting education in primary schools
Surrey County Council (SCC) has launched the Surrey Schools Waste Engagement Grant Scheme for primary schools in the county. Through the scheme, SCC will support schools to educate their children … Read More