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
New online reporting tool launched to help keep Surrey safe 15th January 2021 From Surrey News Surrey County Council has launched a reporting tool for residents to raise their concerns about businesses or venues in Surrey that are not... Local News
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service welcomes 12 new firefighters 13th January 2021 From Surrey News Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) welcomed 12 new firefighters into the service last month. Out of the group, 10 are wholetime and two on... Local News
Local Resilience Forum issues reminder to residents as rates continue to rise 8th January 2021 From Surrey News Surrey’s Local Resilience Forum are reminding residents to stay local and follow the lockdown rules, ahead of the weekend. Advertising message... Local News
Merry Gritmas and Gritley Come Dancing – Surrey school children name new gritters 15th December 2020 Children from infant and primary schools across the county have helped to name some of Surrey’s brand-new fleet of gritters which will help keep our roads safe... Local News
Trainee Firefighters ‘Cycling home for Christmas’ in aid of charity 7th December 2020 Surrey Fire and Rescue Services (SFRS) new firefighter recruits will be cycling the distance between the service’s Headquarters and their homes on Wednesday 16... Local News
Surrey libraries to re-open today 7th December 2020 Libraries across Surrey will re-open to browsing from Monday, December 7. Working in line with current national safety guidance, several Surrey Libraries are... Local News
Support available for Surrey families struggling this winter 1st December 2020 Surrey County Council will ensure help is available for families struggling this winter, through the Government’s £170m COVID Winter Support Grant. Surrey is... Local News
Have your say on the council’s 2021/22 budget 30th November 2020 Shaping Surrey's future Surrey County Council is asking residents for their views ahead of setting the 2021/22 council budget. A draft budget in November shows... Local News
Preventing and protecting our communities from flooding 27th November 2020 Surrey County Council is working hard to protect communities from flooding – and there’s plenty that residents can do themselves to prevent flooding or minimise... 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