Surrey’s Big Guns ganging up
Surrey is set to benefit from a deepening of ties between Surrey County Council and the University of Surrey through a new Civic University Agreement being developed between the two … Read More
Author: Surrey County Council
White van man to go green?
Diesel van owners who drive along the Guildford stretch of the A3 more than three times a week, could be eligible for a grant to replace their vehicle with an … Read More
Surrey to fight Ash dieback
Surrey County Council will undertake a programme of woodland management across its countryside estate this autumn, with a focus on tackling Ash dieback to protect public safety where needed, as … Read More
DIY waste charges lifted in Surrey
From 1st September, Surrey County Council lifted charges on resident DIY waste in line with Government policy changes that were proposed in June. The County Council, like most neighbouring authorities currently … Read More
Surrey’s support for using electric vehicles
In Surrey, almost half of our emissions come from transport, and about half of that is from private vehicles. So, reducing the emissions from the way we travel about, whether … Read More
Restating the need for recycling in Surrey
26,000 tonnes of recyclable waste can be found in Surrey’s rubbish Research shows that many people feel like they are already recycling as much as they can. But according to … Read More
Surrey’s outdoor benefits for children
Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing and East Surrey MP Claire Coutinho visited High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre on Monday 31 July. High Ashurst is one of Surrey’s Outdoor Learning … Read More
Less disability by independent living in Surrey
Purpose-built housing to support people with learning disabilities or autism to lead active and fulfilling lives in the community has been given the go-ahead at three Surrey sites. Backed by … Read More
Surrey cows driven by solar powered GPS
Ground-breaking GPS technology is now being used on cattle across Surrey County Council’s Countryside Estate at Chobham, Wisley and Puttenham Commons to help with conservation grazing and benefit biodiversity. ‘Nofence’, … Read More
About women’s dignity. Period.
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have launched an initiative aimed at fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for women and girls across Surrey. Following a recent menstrual health … Read More
Surrey supports mental health projects
The Surrey All Age Mental Health Investment Fund (MHIF) has awarded funding to 10 projects providing innovative, community-focused programmes to support the prevention of mental ill health and improvement of … Read More
ULEZ court challenge begins
The coalition of councils opposed to expansion of the ULEZ to outer London is optimistic of success on the first day of its legal challenge. Representatives from the five councils … Read More
Under 21s Surrey bus travel at 50%
Young people aged 20 and under are now entitled to 50% off all bus journeys across Surrey. A new ‘LINK’ card has been developed by Surrey County Council which can … Read More
Surrey splashing out
Making a Claygate outdoor swimming pool an all year round indoor facility is one of many projects supported by Surrey County Council’s Community Fund. Since November 2020 the Fund has … Read More
Multi-million pound transformation for Surrey libraries
A multi-million investment into Surrey’s libraries has been approved by Surrey County Council’sCabinet to modernise services and create flexible, innovative and inclusive spaces that best meet theneeds of our residents. … Read More
Kerbing car pollution trial in Surrey
On Thursday 15 June, Clean Air Day, Surrey County Council is launching the trial of two domestic kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for Surrey residents who do not have … Read More