Feb 5, 2025 · Today, the government has confirmed that Surrey is to be part of the first wave of areas looking to take the opportunities presented by the government’s devolution agenda. Last month the government invited councils across the country to consider being part of its accelerated programme for reform, which aims to simplify and streamline local government. …

The Surrey Festival of Skills is set to fire up thousands of young people to be inspired about their futures. Now in its second year, the event gives over 2,000 young people the chance to connect with and learn more about some of Surrey’s brightest and best businesses and training providers.

Mar 6, 2024 · Surrey’s County Deal agreement has been confirmed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer as part of the government’s Spring Budget today. Following the announcement of the intention to pursue a deal at the Autumn Statement last year, Surrey County Council officials have been working with the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to agree…

Jan 8, 2025 · Surrey County Council’s Leader is to write to government to outline the county’s ambition to fully engage with the recent White Paper on Devolution. Following a full council meeting and Cabinet meeting today it has been agreed to request that Surrey is part of a ‘first wave’ of areas looking to take the opportunities presented…

22 hours ago · The development of a sinkhole in Godstone has been declared a Major Incident by local agencies in Surrey and is now being managed by Surrey Local Resilience Forum, with Surrey County Council as the lead agency. Carl Bussey, Surrey County Council Assistant Director for Safer Communities and Chair of the Strategic Coordination Group for the…

Nov 28, 2024 · Surrey County Council has published its draft budget for the next financial year, and is now asking residents for their views. While councils across the country face huge pressures on their finances, Surrey is confident it will set a balanced budget for next year, but there are difficult decisions to make to ensure services are sustainable.

Feb 6, 2024 · Surrey County Council has set its budget for the next financial year, despite increasing pressure on local government finances. The councils 2024/25 budget includes more support for children with additional needs and disabilities, and greater investment in roads and buses. With costs of delivering services rising faster than the council’s income, a …

Jan 16, 2025 · Surrey County Council has been awarded 5 years of funding by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to create a Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). The £5m funding will help the local authority to build capacity to do research on prevention and create a culture of using evidence in making decisions. NIHR…

Oct 31, 2024 · Surrey County Council welcomes the extension by government of the Household Support Fund in this year’s Autumn Statement, after 86,000 Surrey households were supported by the fund last year. In addition to the Household Support fund this autumn and winter, the council will continue to support residents with financial help, support and information.

Aug 19, 2024 · Terence Herbert has today started as the new chief executive of Surrey County Council.. Terence joins from Wiltshire Council, where he was appointed Chief Executive in June 2020. Prior to this he held a number of senior leadership roles including Head of Service for Safeguarding, Associate Director for Children’s Services, Executive Director for Children & Families, Leisure & Communities ...