Highways, Infrastructure and Planning (HIP)
Interim Executive Director of HIP – Owen Jenkins
Highways and Transport
Head of Service – Lucy Monie
Our Highways and Transport teams provide essential services for residents, businesses and visitors to Surrey. Our key aim is to make every journey safe and reliable so places in the county can grow and prosper, now and in the future.
As the Highways Authority for Surrey, we lead on network management and highway safety. We are responsible for assets worth £7.8 billion, including over 3,000 miles of roads and 1,800 bridges and structures.
Infrastructure
Head of Service - Antoinette Antoine
Our Infrastructure service leads on the design and implementation of capital major projects including multi-million-pound highways, environmental and waste schemes.
One of our key current projects is The River Thames Scheme (RTS), a landscape-based approach to creating healthier, more resilient and more sustainable communities by responding to the challenges of flooding, improving access to green open spaces and sustainable travel routes.
Planning
Head of Service – Tim Crawshaw
Our Planning teams deliver a range of services including deciding on planning applications for developments such as minerals, waste and schools.
We advise Surrey's district and borough councils on transport development planning, infrastructure and support services, flood risk management, climate change, the historic environment and place-making to create healthy places and thriving communities.
Environment, Property and Growth (EPG)
Interim Executive Director of EPG – Simon Crowther
Environment
Head of Service – Carolyn McKenzie
Our Environment service provides a range of services designed to build healthy, sustainable communities.
We work to ensure the sustainable management of waste across the county, build flood and climate resilience, improve the natural environment in Surrey and help residents to thrive in clean, safe and green communities.
Land and Property
Head of Service – Diane Wilding
Our Land and Property service manages and transforms Surrey County Council's property portfolio. Our teams support the delivery of services to residents and businesses by generating income across our estate, providing excellent customer service and increasing efficiencies.
We engage with our stakeholders and partners, other public bodies, and voluntary, community and faith organisations to identify and deliver asset-backed opportunities. Our portfolio is valued in excess of £1.2 billion, with a revenue budget in excess of £34 million.
Economy and Growth
Head of Service – Dawn Redpath
Our Economy and Growth service oversees the economic development of the whole of Surrey, providing valued strategic services focusing on businesses, careers and skills.
We work with partners to champion and futureproof the country's leading regional economy, which is home to 110,000 businesses and contributes £48 billion a year to the UK, second only to London.
