Surrey’s gritters gear up for winter Thursday, 14 November, 2024 Surrey’s team of gritter drivers are now available 24/7 to help keep residents moving during the colder months. Our 39 state-of-the art gritting vehicles are ready to grit the county’s busiest routes before and during severe weather, using the 10,000 tonnes of salt stored at our four Surrey depots. Winter arrangements typically begin in October and run until the end of March although this period... Articles
Government opens fund to support farmers affected by flooding 16th April 2024 Fund will support farmers who suffered uninsurable damage to their land due to flooding earlier this year with grants of between £500 and £25,000 The government... ArticlesWestminster News
Engaging the Future: Surrey Business Leaders and Parliamentary Candidates Discuss Pathways to Growth 15th April 2024 Surrey's business community convened online for a Q&A session with Marisa Heath and Rebecca Paul, the Conservative Parliamentary candidates for Dorking & Horley... Local NewsOpinions
Inspectors pleased with steps taken by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service 15th April 2024 Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has been recognised for the considerable work it has carried out to address a ‘Cause of Concern’ raised following an inspection... ArticlesLocal News
New guide published to help businesses boost disabled people’s prospects at work 15th April 2024 A new Disability Confident guide for managers helping them recruit, retain, and foster the progression of disabled people and those with health conditions in... ArticlesWestminster News
Prime Minister launches retail crime crackdown 14th April 2024 Assaulting a retail worker to be made a standalone criminal offence. Serial or abusive shoplifters will face tougher punishments as the Prime Minister sets out... ArticlesWestminster News
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are driving down false alarms 14th April 2024 Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has changed the way it now responds to automatic fire alarm call outs (AFAs) to residential and domestic properties, by only... ArticlesLocal News
Green Heartbreak in Camberley: Woodland's Fate Hangs by a Thread 13th April 2024 In a decision that has stirred both surprise and dismay among local residents, Surrey Heath Borough Council has granted a Dubai-based expatriate the... Local NewsOpinions
A Costly Consequence: Woking's Election Rhetoric Backfiring and Its High-Priced Fallout 13th April 2024 In what can only be described as a financially contentious move amidst already strained times, the Liberal Democrat-led Woking Borough Council has sparked... ArticlesLocal NewsOpinions
£4.65 million for bus operators to help disabled passengers travel with confidence 13th April 2024 New funding will support upgrades to buses to provide real-time travel information to passengers. government funding will help small bus operators roll out live... Westminster News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
