Surrey County Council administers non-metropolitan services for Surrey with 81 councillors, primarily Conservative-leaning in elections since 1965.
In Surrey, the inquest into Sara Sharif’s death has been pushed back by six months to October 2027. The coroner has demanded full disclosure of documents to the court, with anonymity requests from witnesses under consideration. The trial follows life sentences for Sara’s father and stepmother in 2024, and a separate conviction for Sara’s uncle.
As temperatures surge across the UK and Europe, schools face red heat warnings. Authorities urge adaptive measures from headteachers, including flexible timings, ventilation, hydration, and possible early closures. The debate over whether to close schools or keep them open intensifies as unions demand better climate-ready infrastructure.
Trump Accounts open for eligible children with a $1,000 seed and tax advantages. Early data shows 1.4 million sign-ups, with policymakers and researchers noting potential for long-term wealth-building and educational outcomes. Adoption remains uneven, influenced by eligibility, education, and outreach.
Seven properties in Edgelaw View, Gilmerton, are to be evacuated for six to eight weeks of precautionary groundworks, with families moved to temporary accommodation. Residents warn disruption could extend beyond the initial period, affecting schooling, transport, and finances as they await a permanent solution.