Read the full transcript of SCC Leader David Hodge's speech to the Full Council AGM of 17th May 2016.

In the clearest admission yet that they are no longer a viable force in Surrey, the SCC Liberal Democrats Group has officially disbanded with its eight Members joining forces with the sole Green Party councillor - naming themselves the 'Surrey Opposition Forum'.      

SCC Leader David Hodge makes his March speech to today's Full Council meeting. Full text here.

SCC Leader David Hodge makes his 2016 Budget speech to today's Full Council meeting. Full text here.

Read the full transcript of SCC Leader David Hodge's speech to the Full Council meeting of 17th March 2015.

At today’s meeting of Surrey County Council, Deputy Leader Peter Martin responded to the Lib Dem motion regarding the Superfast Surrey Broadband Programme. The amended motion was duly carried (notably supported by the Residents Association and Green Councillor). The amendment appears in italics below.

At today’s meeting of the County Council, Conservative Leader David Hodge told the Chamber about the rising demand for school places in Surrey and the huge pressure SCC faces in meeting this demand, year on year and also called on the Government to help with the funding shortfall it faces in delivering these statutory school places.

At today's meeting of the full County Council, Deputy Leader Peter Martin tabled a successful motion calling on the Government to 'take the opportunity now for a radical English Devolution settlement devolving power to both the Counties and the Cities of England.' 

SCC Conservatives Leader David Hodge & Deputy Leader Peter Martin today met with Surrey MPs Chris Grayling & Michael Gove in Westminster.

Surrey can now boast that over 80% of the County’s state schools are outstanding or good.*