Guildford needs lower parking charges Monday, 18 November, 2024 After running down Council finances for the last 5 years, Guildford’s Lib Dem-run Council has been making residents and our high street businesses pay the price with an unpopular £4 minimum parking charge at Council car parks, despite hundreds signing petitions against the hike. Local campaigner Alex Fiuza says ‘These parking charges put visitors off shopping and spending time in the town centre... Local News
Care home residents celebrate getting Covid-19 vaccinations 15th February 2021 From Surrey News Care home residents have celebrated getting their Covid-19 vaccinations with banners and some bubbly. All Surrey care homes which support older... Local News
Symptom-free community testing initiative to start rolling out in Surrey 12th February 2021 From Surrey News Targeted community testing initiative to launch to drive down transmission rates Testing to begin in Surrey to help protect people most at risk... Local News
Green light for scheme to cut congestion on Surrey’s roads 10th February 2021 From Surrey News A scheme designed to reduce congestion on the county’s busiest roads has been given the go-ahead to start in April 2021. Surrey’s new Lane... Local News
Surrey County Council opposes Police and Crime Commissioner’s Precept Increase 9th February 2021 From Surrey County Council Conservatives Surrey County Council is strongly opposed to the Police and Crime Commissioner raising the policing element of the... Local News
Spotlight on Surrey 8th February 2021 From Surrey News A major new series of spotlight events will highlight the importance of Surrey as a place to do business and how it is gearing up for a post... Local News
‘Thank you’ – surge testing operation complete in Woking 6th February 2021 From Surrey News The surge testing operation to understand the spread of a South African variant of COVID-19 in parts of Woking has now been completed. Initial... Local News
Summary of Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Meeting (26th January 21) 28th January 2021 From Surrey News Surrey County Council’s Cabinet met this week and made a number of important announcements regarding the council’s future plans. These are... Local News
Extended free bus travel for bus pass users 19th January 2021 From Surrey News Elderly and disabled residents with concessionary bus passes will be able to enjoy free bus travel all day, every day from this week. As part... Local News
Surrey County Council draft 2021/22 budget published 18th January 2021 From Surrey News Surrey County Council has published its draft 2021/22 budget, outlining how its secure financial position will continue to help guide Surrey... Local News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News