Jack Fiehn

England

Broadcast Journalist and Political Reporter at BBC Radio Surrey

Broadcast Journalist and Political Reporter for BBC Radio Surrey. Film buff.

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Tandridge council warns over trees cut down for developments

5 days ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Council warns over trees cut down for developmentsJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterTerry MorganTandridge District Council said replacing a tree or habitat can cost a lot of money. Developers and landowners could face "serious financial and legal consequences" for cutting down trees on sites being considered for new homes, a Surrey council has warned. Environmental laws, which mean builders must compensate for the loss of any nature on housing developments, came into force last year.
Council warns over trees cut down for developments

5 days ago | aol.com | Jack Fiehn

Developers and landowners could face "serious financial and legal consequences" for cutting down trees on sites being considered for new homes, a Surrey council has warned. Environmental laws, which mean builders must compensate for the loss of any nature on housing developments, came into force last year. Tandridge District Council (TDC) said there had been a number of recent incidents where trees were felled to clear areas for planning applications.
Waverley Borough Council

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Row over infrastructure pot spending at council Jack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterGetty ImagesThe funding, which is mainly from developer contributions, is used for infrastructure and community projectsConservative councillors say that money raised through funds for infrastructure and community projects has become a "hidden revenue stream" for Waverley Borough Council.
Surrey council introduces two week half-term break for schools

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Two week half-term break for schools in SurreyJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterGetty ImagesThe October half-term break for schools in 2026 is being extended by a weekSchools in Surrey will have a two-week long half-term break in the autumn of 2026, following a council decision. The change by Surrey County Council (SCC) means that the October half term will be extended by one week and the summer holiday will be shortened by five days.
MPs should not 'talk down' Surrey's SEND service, says council leader

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Do not 'talk down' Surrey's SEND service, MPs toldJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterBBCThe leader of SCC, Tim Oliver, said the SEND system was being reviewedThe leader of Surrey County Council, Tim Oliver, has said MPs should not "talk down" the service which handles special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Surrey County Council

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Council responds to fewer SEND cases from MPsJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterGetty ImagesLiberal Democrat and Conservative MPs have written to Surrey County CouncilSurrey MPs say they are disappointed that Surrey County Council (SCC) has said it will respond to fewer special educational needs cases raised by constituents.
Surrey County Council

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jack Fiehn

Five takeaways from council leader in hotseatJack FiehnBBC Surrey, political reporterBBCSurrey County Council leader Tim Oliver took questions from BBC Radio Surrey presenter James CannonSurrey County Council leader Tim Oliver has been in the hotseat on BBC Radio Surrey. He has been the leader of the council since 2018, and is a Conservative councillor for the Weybridge division. In 2024, Oliver was awarded an OBE for services to local government.
Plan for new Surrey unitary councils 'flawed', say opposition

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Jack Fiehn

Image caption, Leaders of opposition parties and groups on Surrey County Council have written to the local government ministerBBC Surrey, political reporterOpposition councillors on Surrey County Council (SCC) have written to the local government minister arguing that a plan for two new unitary authorities in the county is based on "inconsistent, incomplete and flawed data".
Surrey County Council's 'long journey' to good Ofsted rating

4 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Emily Coady-Stemp |Jack Fiehn

Image source, LDRSImage caption, Surrey County Council was rated inadequate by Ofsted in 2015 and 2018BBC Surrey, political reporterSurrey County Council has turned around previous "inadequate" Ofsted ratings to secure a "good" label for its children's services. An inspection of the authority's children's services was carried out in March and the report published on Friday.
Should two become one? Councils consider combining

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Jack Fiehn |Lucinda Adam

Should two become one? Councils consider combiningCrawley Borough Council and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council say there are economic benefits to forming a unitary authority. [Getty Images]Two councils in south-east England will ask the government to allow them to combine. Crawley Borough Council (CBC) and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council (RBBC) have put together a proposal to form a new unitary authority.