Surrey County Council

01/06/2026

We’re celebrating Volunteers Week 2026, thank you to all the volunteers across Surrey that help Make It Happen in our communities making a real difference to people’s lives.

Watch Niharika’s story when she volunteered at Normandy Community Shop and Cafe: https://orlo.uk/1lxkp

Have you thought about volunteering? Find out more using the link in the comments.

Discover how volunteering can make a real difference! Join Niharika as she spends a day helping at a local community café. In this video, we explore the bene...

01/06/2026

Surrey Libraries UK are celebrating their volunteers in Volunteers Week 2026.

It's Volunteers Week 2026!

Each year, Volunteers Week provides an opportunity to promote and celebrating volunteering and volunteers. This year, it's running from 1st June to 7th June.

If you are a volunteer at any of our sites across the Surrey Library service, allow us to take the time to say: THANK YOU!

If you are not a volunteer with us, but have some free time and a passion for libraries, your community or getting your hands mucky at a craft event, what's stopping you? Apply now at: https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/volunteering



[Alt Text: Image shows a group of four young volunteers in a library space, comparing notes and smiling. The space is bright and modern. The logos of both Volunteers Week and Surrey County Council are also present in two separate corners of the image. The image intends to convey Surrey Libraries' pride in its volunteers.]

31/05/2026

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Quit smoking and save for what matters like Ashley. Quitting smoking helped him keep more money in his pocket.

One You Surrey offers free stop smoking support to help you quit for good. Find out more and sign up https://orlo.uk/bde6R

30/05/2026

Are you a parent or carer of children attending primary school in Surrey? Then we want to hear about your experience of using wraparound and holiday childcare.

We want to understand whether the childcare available locally meets your needs during term time and the holidays. And we want to find out what's important to you when choosing a childcare provider.

Fill out the survey to have your say: https://orlo.uk/IpiOn

The survey closes on Friday 12 June.

29/05/2026

An update on how Surrey Fire and Rescue Service will be governed as a result of local government reorganisation 👇🏻

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has been working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on future governance arrangements following Local Government Reorganisation.

The current direction is to establish a Combined Fire and Rescue Authority (CFRA) for Surrey, pending a Government consultation. The intention is for the CFRA to begin as of 1 April 2027 (known as Vesting Day).

A Combined Fire and Rescue Authority is essentially a 'standalone' fire and rescue service which is governed by elected councillors - from the unitary council elections that recently took place.

We are working through this as a service and will continue to keep you updated. You will not see any difference: if you need us in an emergency or contact us for support, we will be there.

29/05/2026

Are you a telecare user? Or are you seeing an older relative this weekend who uses a falls alarm, emergency pendant or watch?

Make sure you've registered with the telecoms provider named on the phone bill. This is especially important if broadband isn't already installed.

It's a vital step in ensuring that you can still summon help after the digital landline switchover at the end of this year.

Read more at: https://orlo.uk/oWWEF

29/05/2026

Warm weather is expected to continue in Surrey over the next few days.

Tips to keep cool indoors include: closing curtains on windows that face the sun, and opening windows when it’s cooler outside than inside (when it is safe to do so).

Turn off any unnecessary electrical items, and remember sometimes it’s cooler sitting in a park under a tree than it is in a home that is too hot. More information: https://orlo.uk/ctOlA

29/05/2026

Here’s an update on some of the jobs our highways teams were busy doing last month. You can report any highways issues to us online and the team will look into it.
Link in comments

29/05/2026

Looking for support for a child with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

Our Surrey SEND Local Offer is an online support hub for SEND services, where you can access advice and guidance on education, health, leisure, transport, community, and more.

Visit the Local Offer: https://orlo.uk/4qEMT

28/05/2026

We were thrilled to see that Business Surrey’s latest Marketing Lab webinar saw a record-breaking number of attendees. Thank you to everyone who joined! It’s fantastic to see so many Surrey SMEs investing time in their business growth.

The Business Surrey team have plenty more coming up over the next few weeks and months to support you. These include practical sessions on sales, marketing, and securing funding. They're all designed to give you actionable insights you can apply straight away.

All Business Surrey events are fully funded, the only investment is your time.

Upcoming June Events 👉

Sales Lab Webinar: Sales for Small Businesses – A Practical approach 🛒
10 June 2026 | 11:30am – 12:00noon | Online
This confidence-building session will help you develop a simple, practical sales cycle tailored to your business.
Learn how to identify gaps, build consistency, and sell with confidence – while staying true to your values.

Marketing Lab Series: Digital Visibility – Get seen by the right audience 👀
24 June 2026 | 13:00 – 13:30 | Online
Discover practical ways to increase your online presence, strengthen your brand, and stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Funding Made Simple: Grant applications for small business success 💷
30 June 2026 | 11:30am – 12:30 | Online
Gain the confidence to approach funding applications effectively.
This session shares real insights from recent funding programmes, helping you combine strong data, compelling storytelling, and measurable impact.

Browse all events and register here: https://orlo.uk/z4gP5