Caterham’s parochial battle…. a sign of things to come?
Caterham could soon be governed by a single town council after a majority of residents backed the idea – but the proposal has split opinion among councillors and locals. At … Read More
Category: Council
Half price Surrey bus journeys for under 20s soar to one million
19,000 young people aged 20 and under are now benefitting from 50% off bus journeys across Surrey. The Surrey LINK card was developed by Surrey County Council in 2023 to … Read More
Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity expands into 70 Surrey schools
The Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINs) has begun its second year in Surrey, extending support from 41 to 70 schools. The programme, a joint initiative by NHS … Read More
Surrey’s “suffer the little children…” tested
Plans to turn a family house into a home for vulnerable children on a Surrey street have been given the green light despite strong opposition from its future neighbours. A … Read More
Epsom’s potholes. We’re not alone…
‘Sink holes happen’ was the blunt message from a Surrey highways officer when asked if the council had the budget to repair five crumbling suburban roads. In fairness, council budgets … Read More
From field to fight: Bramley camp faces enforcement questions
An unauthorised traveller camp has been built on land earmarked for inclusion in the Surrey Hills National Landscape – and now plans to make the site permanent have been submitted. … Read More
Dorking Halls to shut again for restoration?
One of Surrey’s “largest and most comprehensive arts and performance” spaces could shut its doors again if the next phase of its near £10m revamp is approved. Dorking Halls closed … Read More
Elmbridge resists London’s creep into Surrey
Outline plans for 60 homes on the edge of a Surrey village have been scrapped again in a bid to stop “London creeping towards us”. Elmbridge councillors said the land … Read More
Dorking to slow down?
Plans to cut speed limits in Dorking town centre to 20mph are being considered. Surrey County Council is looking at cutting speeds along the A25 Reigate Road, West Street, South … Read More
Surrey Heath steps up sell-off drive as council debts mount
Surrey Heath Borough Council is accelerating the disposal of local assets to reduce its debts, with both car parks and town centre shops now on the block. At its September … Read More
Energy storage plan takes a battering from a Surrey Council
A bid to build a huge battery storage farm on green belt land in Shepperton has been thrown out after councillors decided it didn’t pass the ‘special circumstances’ test needed to build … Read More
Big housing development coming to Guildford
Guildford could soon see one of its biggest housing developments in decades, with fresh plans submitted to build up to 1,800 new homes at Gosden Hill. Developers Martin Grant Homes … Read More
Surrey’s education failings cost £1 million
Surrey County Council’s failings have cost the authority more than £1m in fines and redress payments over the past two years – the vast majority within its education services, newly … Read More
No Place Like Home – Until Surrey Sells It
Families have been left worried sick and children devastated after Surrey County Council decided to sell their homes “to ensure best value” in the “disposal of public assets”. Residents say … Read More
Epsom library opening to register births and deaths
Surrey’s Registration & Nationality Service has been undergoing changes over the past year with the aim of providing an improved experience for residents at important life moments. Dated and non-energy … Read More
Surrey Police HQ development dogged by flood risks
Plans to redevelop Surrey Police’s Mount Browne headquarters in Guildford — including a new dog training school — have been green-lit for a second time despite fresh flood risk modelling … Read More