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Surrey in the News

 

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has pleaded with three councils to permit new signs warning drivers of the expansion of the capital’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) to be installed on their land.

Telegraph (£), Independent, BBC News

 

Local News

 

Cabinet Member for Transport, Infrastructure and Growth Matt Furniss spoke to BBC Radio Surrey to explain why the council will not be installing ULEZ signage ahead of the expansion coming into effect later this month.   

BBC Radio Surrey (starts at 1:38:30)

 

A residential home has been placed in special measures following a damning inspection report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

SurreyLive

 

National News

 

A report by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has criticised councils handling of anti-social behaviour cases.

Sky: Councils failing to crack down on anti-social behaviour, watchdog finds


Students will receive A-level, T-level and BTec results today. A-level results in England are set to drop for a second year running, bringing grades back in line with 2019 levels.

BBC: Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec results


The Government has been accused by a human rights watchdog, The Equality and Human Rights Commission of making "slow progress" in improving the lives of disabled people.

BBC: Government failing disabled people, human rights watchdog warns


England reached the Women's World Cup final for the first time as they beat Australia in Sydney.

BBC: England's Lionesses reach first Women's World Cup final


The rising cost of renting has hit its highest level since comparable records began in 2016.

BBC: UK rents rise at highest rates since 2016


The Government has confirmed that two-thirds of NHS England cancer targets will be scrapped by the autumn.

Sky: Ministers confirm plans to scrap two-thirds of cancer targets by autumn - but new Faster Diagnosis Standard has never been met


Specialised cameras which catch motorists illegally using their mobile phones, are being deployed in the UK for the first time.

Telegraph: Cameras on UK roads catch drivers on phones for first time £

 
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New Council Chamber - Updating Tech
 
 
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