As energy bills rise we found out about energy and money saving tips and grants available to make your home more energy efficient.  How to keep safe when keeping warm, what and where new Warm Hubs are in Surrey, and about the latest scams to beware of. Visit the Surrey Matters website for more stories and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter - www.surreycc.gov.uk/surreymatters

Over the years Surrey has welcomed many evacuees and refugees into their communities when living in their own countries has not been tenable.  We met some people across Surrey who gave us some insights into what support has been made available, what it’s like to be a host family. We also hear first hand accounts from some Afghans who tell of their experience of what it meant to be evacuated. Visit the Surrey Matters website for more stories and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter -...

We caught up with Surrey County Council leader Tim Oliver to find out what his ambitions for Surrey are and what “No One Left Behind” actually means for the council. We also met some people helping to deliver that ambition including work in libraries, apprenticeships and Surrey Adult Learning. We hope you enjoy the show. If you have some ideas for an interesting podcast story please send us an email with the subject line 'Surrey Matters Podcast' to [email protected]. Visit the...

Men in sheds, CALM, and tips for maintaining yours and young people’s mental wellbeing. A special episode focussing on mental health and wellbeing. There is lots of mental wellbeing help support and advice available in Surrey to find out more please visit the Healthy Surrey website - www.healthysurrey.org.uk/mental-wellbeing We hope you enjoy the show. If you have some ideas for an interesting podcast story please send us an email with the subject line 'Surrey Matters Podcast' to...

Recorded live from The Greener Travel  Roadshow in Farnham we find out exactly what Surrey are doing to get to Net Zero including some top tips on how we can ALL make a difference and discover when you can see hydrogen buses on our Surrey roads.  To find out ten things you can do to help with Climate Change in Surrey visit surreycc.gov.uk/climatechange We hope you enjoy the show. If you have some ideas for an interesting podcast story please send us an email with the subject line 'Surrey...

We get some personal insights about what keeps Joanna Killian, Chief Executive of Surrey County Council awake at night and find out who her dream dinner date is. We have details of a compost bin offer, find out who’s got £100m funding to give to communities, and get the low down on free Safe and Well visits run by the Surrey Fire and Rescue team. Visit the Surrey Matters website for more stories and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter. Follow Surrey County Council on Facebook, Twitter and...

In this episode we’re going down to the river to meet someone from the Environment Agency who explains what the River Thames Scheme is, we find out about an exciting new countryside challenge for young explorers this summer.  Trading Standards provide some sound advice on avoiding getting scammed when booking your holiday this year and we meet Binti International the charity helping to provide free period products across Surrey. Visit the Surrey Matters website for more stories and sign up...

In this episode we’re talking about the rise in illegal puppy farms, the devastating effect dog faeces is having on cows and their young, the support available for residents who are struggling financially and the director of public health gives us an update on how the vaccination programme is going in Surrey. We also give you a surprising fact about Surrey. Visit the Surrey Matters website for more stories and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter.  Follow Surrey County Council on Facebook,...