Surrey County Council, GB
County Council in England
United Kingdom
Surrey County Council, GB reinforces staff knowledge of public finances with its Financial Academy
A 2018 review calling for improved financial management led to the creation of a Financial Academy. Elected officials and managers with budgeting responsibilities were in the program's first cohort. Videos, case studies, and short assignments create expectations for how decision-makers deploy public funds. The Financial Academy was then opened to all council employees, thus creating a culture of financial responsibility across departments and roles.
Surrey County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Surrey County Council, GB supports independent senior living with remote monitoring system
Fifty-three seniors participated in an initial pilot in Mole Valley District Council. Cascade3d sensors and smart plugs were applied throughout homes for around-the-clock monitoring. Daily movement patterns were analyzed and documented in a centralized system. Changes in these patterns triggered alerts to carers and family members. County officials anticipate the system's use by other local councils as well as a subscription option for individuals.
Surrey County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Mole Valley District Council, GB
United Kingdom
+2Surrey County Council, GB helps Leatherhead residents get around with an on-demand transit service
Mole Valley District Council operates the service in partnership with the council. Residents of the rural town use the Surrey connect app, website, and phone number for trip requests anywhere in the service area. Accessible minibuses are automatically routed to accommodate up to eight travelers at a time. Each trip must originate in the blue or green zone and end in the opposite zone. The fare for a one-way trip is £1 in cash.
Surrey County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Mole Valley District Council, GB
United Kingdom
Surrey County Council, GB initiates three-year smart street lighting project
The council and lighting contractor Skanska will replace or retrofit 89,000 fixtures with LED lights. This project involves an upgrade to the system's central management system by Urban Control. Public works teams can adjust lighting and monitor operations from a single location. Once completed, Surrey County Council will realize £2 million in savings per year along with an annual emissions reduction of 7,700 tons.
Surrey County Council, GB
United Kingdom