A bandstand for Dorking in Meadowbank - great idea! Log your support at: yourfundsurreymap.commonplace.is/comments/605cb…

A coalition of five councils has today launched a Judicial Review to challenge the decision to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone to outer London boroughs. Find out more here: orlo.uk/oRPNH

Busy and important County Council Cabinet meeting, discussing amongst other things ‘A Housing, Accommodation and Homes strategy for Surrey’, ‘Delivering in Partnership: Towns and villages’ and ‘Pathways to Employment’ - all really important for Surrey residents and its economy.

Today our leaving care grant increases from £2,000 to £3,000 🎉 This money goes directly to care leavers, helping cover the initial costs of setting up a new home. Read more about how we are supporting young people leaving care through our new strategy👇🏾 gov.uk/government/con…

Where does most genuine change happen? In board rooms? or amongst frontline teams of public servants across NHS, councils, community groups working in partnership with local people? Resourcing integrated neighbourhood teams properly is rare yet essential. nhsconfed.org/articles/makin…

The #SurreyHillsArtisanFestival returns to Denbies Wine Estate on Sat 20 & Sun 21 May 2023 10-5pm! Come along to this family and dog-friendly event to celebrate the incredible variety of arts, crafts, food & drink being produced in the Surrey Hills surreyhills.org/event/surrey-h…

You can learn more about our work on Fuller and how you can get involved in helping shape the future of primary care here nhsconfed.org/primary-care/s… and more our Primary Care Network here nhsconfed.org/primary-care/b… 7/7

My colleagues and I were so pleased to support and celebrate the amazing achievements of #localgov last night at the #LGCAwards. We are so fortunate to work alongside such an inspirational sector. Thank you for all you do and huge congrats to all the winners 🏆Penna

One of England’s largest single estate vineyards, Denbies Wine Estate will host their Secret Vineyard Tour, Wine Train & Wine Library Menu Pairing and an English Artisan Tasting, among other highlights, on our Summer Spectacular weekend. surreyhillsvineyards.co.uk 🍇🍾🥂

Leading a team is much like conducting an orchestra. Its about building team cohesion based on a collective vision & shared goals & ensuring each person is valued for the unique contribution they make. We seek a synchronised effort that leaves a lasting impact:

Join ancient tree expert Geoff Monk with Zero Carbon Guildford at Newlands Corner on 12 July for a walk & talk to learn about the wonder of c.1000 year old ancient yew trees and the conservation efforts to protect them. zerocarbonguildford.org/event-details/…

2 ways of knowing: 1 studies 2. Stories. Most studies lead to more data; stories are the seeds of social change. Cold data is mostly devoid of meaningful stories abt specific communities. In contrast, warm data (cf nora bateson) seeks to reveal local meaning. No data w/o stories.

So true! We are doing or pursuing much of this, with our partners, in our targeted Towns and neighbourhoods approach in Surrey. Moving prevention from the periphery to a core activity. We don’t need more of very much, just the barriers, blockages and baggage dealt with.

Community power works by asking what a person or a place needs to succeed, not what targets need to be hit or services government can offer. People-led approaches put the whole person or place first & get the public sector out of service silos. Explore🔎newlocal.org.uk/communitypower

Humanity first

A little story for a wet Friday night. Near my house I found a wallet in the road. When opening it I found a bank card, some cash, a library and a youth club card. And also a front door key. The person who dropped it is 14 and could be locked out so I set out to find him….1/6

The amazing Saba Hussain introducing the fabulous Nicola Kilvington at the Solace conference as part of the powerful Amplify programme. Saba nicola kilvington Solace #Amplify #Solacesummit23

One great story and, I suspect, many, many more of a similar nature.

At a time when there is uncertainty & pain, it was heartening to see Surrey’s Interfaith Forum bringing faith leaders together driving humanity, unity and compassion for communities ⁦Surrey County Council News⁩ ⁦@SurreySMEF⁩ ⁦University of Surrey⁩

Thrilled to be speaking at the LGA Conference Innovation Zone, on 22 Oct in Harrogate with Sophia Looney and @TH5642 on the amazing work and impact of the Every One, Every Day approach to participation and inclusive social cohesion. local.gov.uk/innovation-zon… #LGAConf24