Surrey News

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has announced that Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved a significant investment in its training facilities at Wray Park in Reigate.  The investment marks a pivotal moment for the service, representing the largest single investment in training for frontline operational staff in its history.  The upgrade will include improvements to … Continue reading →

Residents are being warned to be aware of online ticket scams that are catching out eager concert-goers ahead of the summer.  Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards is pleased to announce the launch of a campaign aimed at curbing event ticket fraud across both counties. With a number of residents falling victim to deceptive practices when … Continue reading →

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 in Spring of 2023.  During a revisit in February 2024, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found progress towards the recommendations to address the … Continue reading →

Water rescue experts from Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are raising awareness of water safety and risks associated with open water and accidental drowning.  Ahead of the Be Water Aware campaign running between 22-28 April 2024, the Water Rescue leads within the service are issuing water safety advice and urging people to become familiar with … Continue reading →

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 attending if there’s been a 999 call to confirm there is a fire or signs of fire.  This change, introduced last month, covers AFAs at properties including hotels, boarding … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council has appointed Terence Herbert as its new Chief Executive. Terence, currently Chief Executive at Wiltshire Council, was chosen after a robust recruitment process to find a replacement for Joanna Killian. Subject to formal ratification at an extraordinary Full Council meeting on 9 April 2024, Terence is expected to take over as Chief … Continue reading →

Surrey’s Changing Futures programme has been recognised as one of 24 services across the UK taking significant strides in supporting individuals with lived experience into meaningful employment.  This recognition comes as part of their participation in the Lived Experience Charter, an initiative spearheaded by Career Matters and commissioned by NHS England.  Today (Wednesday March 27th) … Continue reading →

Five new infrastructure schemes that will deliver over £6.95 million of improvements for Surrey residents, have been given the green light by Surrey’s Cabinet today (26 March 2024). Projects include village improvements, a new cycling and walking route and two flood alleviation schemes. The five capital projects are: Godalming to Guildford cycle and walking corridor … Continue reading →

Last week, members of our service, including our Chief Fire Officer and Farnham’s White Watch, joined local Police Forces and Muslim communities to show support, learn more about Islam and observe Ramadan, as part of a ‘Fasting Collective’. During Ramadan, which usually lasts 30 days, with the first fast taking place from Monday 11th March, … Continue reading →

A partnership between Surrey County Council, Metrobus (Go Ahead), West Sussex County Council, Kent County Council and London Gatwick has won a bid for funding to launch a new fleet of 43 hydrogen powered buses. The Department for Transport has awarded the partnership over £10 million, which combined with £11.6 million from Metrobus (Go Ahead) … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council leaders have welcomed news that Amazon MGM Studios and Netflix have taken up residence in the completed expansion of Shepperton Studios. The development makes Shepperton Studios the second biggest film studio in the world with a total of 31 purpose-built sound stages alongside ancillary production accommodation, the whole site covers 1.5 million … Continue reading →

Surrey County Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, National Highways, Surrey Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, have set out their plans to eliminate road collisions resulting in death or serious injury by 2050. In line with international and national best practice, a draft ‘Surrey RoadSafe Vision Zero’ strategy has been developed by the … Continue reading →

Families set to benefit from new short breaks accommodation being built in Woking helped mark the official start of work at a milestone groundbreaking ceremony. The purpose-built £5.7m facility will enable autistic people and those with learning disabilities to enjoy new experiences while their families take a break from caring. It’s part of Surrey County … Continue reading →

The Police and Crime Commissioner has awarded £120,000 to Surrey’s Changing Futures Programme, which supports vulnerable adults across the county.  The Changing Futures Bridge the Gap service supports people who are experiencing a combination of problems including mental health issues, substance use, homelessness and domestic abuse.  Often these individuals suffering multiple disadvantage have a history … Continue reading →