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NEW SPECIALIST SEN SCHOOL IN SURREY OPENS

A new Specialist SEN School in Surrey enjoyed the official opening of Hopescourt School in Walton-on-Thames marks a new chapter for children with additional needs in Surrey. The Lord Lieutenant of Surrey joined pupils, staff, Bourne Education Trust, project partners and the Leader of Surrey County Council to celebrate the opening of a school designed to give children the support, stability and opportunities they need to thrive.

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27 Mar 2026

WHY TODAY’S MORTGAGE MARKET STILL OFFERS OPPORTUNITY FOR HOME BUYERS

For anyone following the housing market over the past few years, mortgage rates have been one of the most talked-about topics. After the historic lows seen during the pandemic, rates inevitably moved higher as the wider economy adjusted. Yet despite the headlines, today’s mortgage landscape in the UK remains far more positive and active than many buyers might assume.

13 MORE CLEANER, GREENER BUSES NOW EN ROUTE IN SURREY

Thirteen new electric buses will be out and about on Surrey’s roads this spring. The new, fully accessible, electric vehicles offer a smooth, quiet ride and include free Wi-Fi, charging points, two wheelchair and pushchair bays, improved lighting and on-board information screens.

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25 Mar 2026

NEW SUPPORTED LIVING DEVELOPMENT OPENS IN COBHAM

A major Surrey County Council programme supporting people with care needs to live more independently has reached its final milestone with the opening of a third supported independent living development in Cobham.

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23 Feb 2026

KNIFE CRIME AWARENESS: PUT UP YOUR SWORDS!

As Guildford Shakespeare Company celebrate 20 years of creating bold and accessible theatre, they mark this important milestone by shining a light on their long-standing commitment to community and education work. At the forefront of this is Put Up Your Swords, GSC’s flagship knife crime awareness programme for young people, that was a project born not from strategy, but from lived experience in the local community.

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23 Feb 2026

YOUR FUND SURREY BACKS SEVEN NEW COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Following the final Your Fund Surrey Advisory Panel (for Large Community Projects) meeting held in January, seven community projects across Surrey have been awarded a combined £537,533 to enhance local facilities, expand opportunities for young people, and improve access to inclusive community spaces.