Category Archives: Community

Adoption

Children, especially those over four of from a minority ethnic background are still waiting to be adopted in Surrey

This is despite the 34% national increase in adopters and a record 15% rise in adoptions between 2012-2013

If you are be interested in adoption then contact the Surrey adoption team at adoption@surreycc.gov.uk

Weekend Sports Roundup

Gillingham eased their relegation fears with a late winner  against Crawley Town.  

The result meant that the Reds are now in 16th place in League One, just 4 points above the drop zone.

Elsewhere, Redhill lost 2  nil at Burgess Hill Town but Merstham enjoyed a good 3 – 2 win at Kiln Brow against Leatherhead.

And South Park beat Ash United 1 nil at home, while Horley Town went down 2 nil at Camberley Town.

Surrey CC Road Repair Funding

Surrey County Council could be in line for extra road repair cash as a government reward for giving taxpayers value for money.

From next year, councils that prove they spend highways funding efficiently are set to get a bigger share of the country’s £200 million annual roads maintenance budget under plans recently launched by the Department for Transport (DfT).

Surrey County Council was highlighted as one of two good examples of an efficient roads authority when the DfT announced the proposals earlier this year.

Dunottar School Future Secured

Dunottar School in Reigate faces a new, secure future after becoming a member of United Learning.

Following weeks of uncertainty and an ongoing campaign by Action Group Dunottar Voice, the school’s future is now guaranteed for at least ten years.

One of the first changes to be made is that from September this year the school will welcome boys into Years 7, 9 and the Sixth Form.