Surrey Lib Dems support call for Carers’ Minimum Wage as vacancies spiral to over 3,500
The Liberal Democrats are calling for a higher minimum wage for care workers in Surrey to tackle chronic staff shortages in social care.
The Liberal Democrats are calling for a higher minimum wage for care workers in Surrey to tackle chronic staff shortages in social care.
- County Council criticised for sitting on £150 million in reserves whilst roads crumble
The number of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) on the streets has fallen dramatically by 29.1% since 2015.
Up until 31 March 2023 residents in some areas of Surrey will benefit from the Government's bus fare cap scheme, which means that a single bus journey will cost no more than £2.
Residents in the village of Whyteleafe in Caterham Valley are set to benefit from a scheme that has recently been approved by Surrey County Council, to implement pedestrian crossing facilities in the vicinity of Hillside Road.
Lance Spencer, Lib Dem councillor for Goldsworth East and Horsell Village submitted a question to this week's meeting of Surrey County Council to reveal the extent of the backlog in issuing Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) for children with special educational needs. EHCPs are a legal document drawn up by the Council following an assessment which describes a child or a young person's (aged up to 25) special educational needs, the support they need, and the outcomes they would like to achieve.
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
A new charity single to support young carers
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