Category Archives: Statutory Bodies

Statutory Bodies such as police, council and other agencies

Rapid action team saves victims £1.25 million

A crack team of consumer champions has stopped conmen ripping off unsuspecting victims to the tune of £1.25 million since it was formed. In the last financial year alone, Surrey County Council Trading Standard’s rapid action team (RAT) prevented victims … Continue reading

Posted in Campaigns, Statutory Bodies, Surrey, Surrey County Council, Surrey Heath | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Judge revokes libraries decision

Surrey’s plans for community libraries will go back to the county council’s Cabinet after a judge today revoked a decision taken last year. Earlier this month, Mr Justice Wilkie upheld a technical challenge over a decision to create 10 community-run … Continue reading

Posted in Statutory Bodies, Surrey, Surrey County Council, Surrey Heath | Tagged | Leave a comment

School children create giant human London 2012 logo – Photo blog

A giant human London Olympic logo was created by 2,012 school children today (24 April). The spectacle covered a whopping 1,800 square metres at Collingwood College in Camberley, Surrey. See photos below. Surrey County Council organised the event to celebrate … Continue reading

Posted in Camberley, Community Groups, Events, Surrey County Council, Surrey Heath | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Tax Payers Alliance Publish ‘Rich List’ – How does Surrey Score (Poll)

The Tax Payers Alliance has just published its ‘Rich List‘ and Surrey County Councils CEO David McNulty is right up there with the top public sector earners in the UK. In a recent Tax Payers Alliance publication Surrey County Council … Continue reading

Posted in National Issues, Statutory Bodies, Surrey, Surrey County Council, Surrey Heath | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Council to take libraries decision again

Surrey County Council will take a decision on its libraries plans again, following a judicial review. Earlier this month, Mr Justice Wilkie upheld a technical challenge over a decision to create 10 community-run libraries staffed by volunteers, although he did … Continue reading

Posted in Bagshot, Community Groups, Statutory Bodies, Surrey, Surrey County Council | Tagged | Leave a comment

Could you be the voice of independence?

Surrey Heath Borough Council has an opportunity for an Independent Person to help maintain high standards of conduct by its elected Councillors and co-opted Members. The council is developing a new Code of Conduct setting out the key obligations of … Continue reading

Posted in Statutory Bodies, Surrey Heath | Tagged | 1 Comment

Nappy Recycling Consultation

Surrey Heath Borough Council, together with the Surrey Waste Partnership, is looking into providing a weekly nappy recycling service. This would be to collect disposable nappies for reprocessing that would be funded by Central Government, at no additional cost to … Continue reading

Posted in Statutory Bodies, Surrey Heath | Tagged | Leave a comment

Have your say on transport revolution

People have been asked for their views on a £16 million plan to revolutionise transport in Surrey. Last year, Surrey County Council submitted a funding bid to government for a series of sustainable transport measures in Guildford, Woking, Redhill and … Continue reading

Posted in Statutory Bodies, Surrey, Surrey County Council | Tagged | 1 Comment

Urgent need for an increase in rail capacity

The Government has been asked to help address an urgent need for longer trains, faster journeys and more platforms at railway stations, to reduce overcrowding and boost the economy. In a letter to the Secretary of State for Transport Justine … Continue reading

Posted in Statutory Bodies, Surrey, Surrey County Council | Tagged | 1 Comment

Most Surrey internet users have slower broadband than national average

Most Surrey internet users have broadband speeds below the national average, according to a survey. Connection speeds in nearly nine out of 10 businesses and homes fall short of the national average of 6.7mbps. In some cases, speeds are considerably … Continue reading

Posted in Statutory Bodies, Surrey County Council | Tagged | 1 Comment

Free sports coaching available in run-up to Surrey Youth Games

Surrey Heath is providing free coaching sessions for young people in no less than 13 different sports. Those getting involved will then have the chance to be selected to represent Surrey Heath at the Surrey Youth Games, the county’s largest … Continue reading

Posted in Community Groups, Events, Statutory Bodies, Surrey Heath | Tagged , | 1 Comment

BBC Surrey – Sacked Surrey County Council cabinet members (Pod cast)

With thanks BBC Surrey Lightwater

Posted in Surrey County Council | Tagged , | Leave a comment