Surrey’s County Deal agreed with government | Surrey News
WEBPosted by SCC ⋅March 6, 2024. Surrey’s County Deal agreement has been confirmed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer as part of the government’s Spring Budget today. Following the announcement of the intention to pursue a deal at the Autumn Statement last year, Surrey County Council officials have been working with the Department of ...
Surrey County Council budget approved
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · Surrey County Council has set its budget for the next financial year, despite increasing pressure on local government finances. The councils 2024/25 budget includes more support for children with additional needs and disabilities, and greater investment in roads and buses. With costs of delivering services rising faster than the council’s income, a combination of efficiency…
Surrey County Council leads new task force to reduce traffic …
WEBJul 10, 2024 · Surrey County Council has established a critical new task force to reduce the impact of utility roadworks and drive better coordination and communication of works across Surrey’s road network. Utility companies’ demands in Surrey are amongst the top five highest in the UK with 88 works starting every day in the last twelve months. In…
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WEBCllr Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council said: “Whilst we respect today’s court decision, it is incredibly disappointing. “This has always been about protecting Surrey residents, many of whom will now be significantly socially and financially impacted by the Mayor’s decision as they go about essential, everyday journeys, without any mitigation in …
Local Enterprise Partnership functions transferred to Surrey County ...
WEBMar 1, 2024 · From April, the Council will take up the key functions currently held by the county’s two Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), Enterprise M3 and Coast to Capital. The change will see the council lead on an enhanced oversight and delivery role in driving sustainable economic growth across the county. It will absorb formal responsibilities to ...
A County Deal for Surrey
WEBPosted by SCC ⋅ November 22, 2023. Following the Chancellor’s announcement in the Autumn Statement regarding the extension of devolution and further County Deals, Surrey County Council is engaging in discussions with Government on a Level 2 County Deal. The proposed County Deal will see the devolution of the following functions to Surrey:
Summary of Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Meeting (25th …
WEBOct 26, 2022 · Surrey County Council’s Cabinet met this week and the important announcements are summarised below: A County Deal for Surrey. Cabinet was updated on the progress made with plans for a Surrey County Deal and agreed with the recommendations outlined in the report. The report contained a core set of proposals for inclusion in a County Deal and ...
Surrey County Council remains on target as 91,240 more trees …
WEBMar 31, 2022 · Surrey County Council remains on target in its work with communities, residents and partners to facilitate the planting of 1.2 million trees in Surrey, one for every resident, by 2030 and supports the Council’s aim to be carbon neutral by 2050. Since the launch of the initiative in 2019, over 333,749 trees have been planted, with…
Surrey County Council proposes 2023/24 budget | Surrey News
WEBJan 31, 2023 · Surrey County Council is planning to restrict a rise in Council Tax to 2.99% in the current budget plans for 2023/24. The council’s Cabinet agreed the draft budget today outlining the planned rise, which is lower than the vast majority of other councils in the UK and far lower than the rate of inflation. Surrey County Council spends just over ...
Surrey on track to set balanced budget
WEBNov 28, 2023 · Public services in Surrey are facing huge financial pressures but the County Council is on track to set a balanced budget. Surrey County Council’s draft budget, agreed at a Cabinet Meeting today, reflects the impact of inflation making services like highways maintenance, adult social care and children’s services much more costly to deliver.