Susan Halliwell appointed Chief Executive of new West Surrey Council West Surrey Council set to confirm new Chief Executive Break-in at Painshill Fire Station results in theft of life-saving rescue equipment Over 800 EV chargepoints installed across the county Woodhatch Place identified as preferred location for East Surrey Council’s initial headquarters Surrey remains committed to delivering local government reorganisation and is on track for April 2027 as government launch review nationally New specialist SEN Unit at St John the Baptist School to create 30 places for Surrey children Fourth annual Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival to inspire the next generation Surrey’s Changing Futures Programme named finalist in BBC Make A Difference Awards 2026 Bringing centuries of records into the 21st century The disposable BBQ ban: what is it and what does it mean? Lingfield Fire Station reopens following major redevelopment Trading Standards investigation leads to prosecution for fraudster Woking Football Club safety restriction lifted Back to school made easier for struggling families through expanded school uniform support Help prevent wildfires in Surrey – win a luxury picnic hamper Surrey Leaders welcome plans to give strategic authorities a share of local tax revenues Council-run children’s home rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted 13 new electric buses for Surrey West Surrey takes further steps to secure a strong and sustainable future £16,000 grants for community groups to deliver projects that tackle climate change East Surrey moves forward with plans for a modern, community-focused council Adam Chalmers appointed Chief Executive of new East Surrey Council West Surrey Council Leader sets out vision for the future Registration Service unveils new ceremony venue at Harbour Hotel Guildford East Surrey Council set to confirm new Chief Executive ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating for Surrey team which helps people regain their independence Later life planning campaign reaches another milestone New chapter for Shared Lives in Surrey as more people are invited to make a difference by sharing their home East Surrey Council sets out vision for the future Something new is coming to Chertsey this summer Grants and support for Surrey farmers now available Surrey County Council Prison Social Care Team awarded CQC ‘good’ rating Green light for safety improvements on the A319 Surrey County Council Chair opens new Sensory Services Centre in Ashtead Boxgrove Roundabout safety improvements to get underway this year Residents invited to help shape new East and West Surrey council brands Summer Reading Challenge 2026 launches in Surrey’s 52 libraries Devolved funding to support Surrey residents into work Surrey County Council launches new funding opportunities to strengthen financial resilience across communities 10 new firefighters join Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Surrey Fire and Rescue Service shows continued improvement in latest inspection Surrey Fire and Rescue Service urges caution as hot weather raises wildfire and water risks An update on the relocation of Banstead Fire Station £125,000 for schools to tackle the impact of climate change Surrey County Council launches new home charging option for EV drivers Partners invited to shape creative career pathways for young people in Surrey Surrey communities benefit from lasting impact of mental health investment Libraries of Things in Surrey offer residents a smarter, greener way to get things done £100,000 Community Nature Recovery Fund reopens to help deliver Surrey’s nature strategy
